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Vatel

A talented chef, Vatel, is commissioned to create opulent feasts for Prince Condé, but when the prince invites King Louis XIV to hunt, Vatel must surpass himself to impress the monarch. As he prepares the most extravagant meals, Vatel is torn between his duty to his employer and his blossoming fe...

In 1671, a penniless prince hosts lavish festivities at a chateau in Chantilly to gain the king's favor and secure a commission as a general. The prince's steward, Vatel, a man of honor and talent, is tasked with overseeing the extravagant events, while secretly falling for the king's mistress, Anne de Montausier.

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Info about Vatel

Studio(s): Canal+

Originally Released: United States, May 01, 2000

Production Countries: Belgium, France, United Kingdom

Budget: $36,000,000.00

Genres:Biography, Drama, Romance, History