Vatel
Back in 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau at Chantilly. The prince desires a commission because an overall, so the extravagances would be to impress the king. In charge of is that the steward, Vatel, a person of honor, talent, and low arrival. The prince is craven in his wanting for stature: no job is dishonorable or too menial for him to offer Vatel. While Vatel attempts to preserve faith, '' he finds himself attracted to Anne de Montausier, the king mistress. Back in Vatel, she discovers someone who is authentic, living his principles out over the casual cruelties of politics. Would the two of these escape unscathed?
Released: 2000-05-01