Who is François Vatel in Vatel?

Gérard Depardieu plays François Vatel in the film.

When an impoverished nobleman (Julian Glover) needs to impress the king, he turns to his chateau’s steward, François Vatel (Gérard Depardieu). During a three-day visit from Louis XIV (Julian Sands), Vatel puts food, drink and entertainment before the court, in the process attracting the affection of the king’s mistress (Uma Thurman). VATEL’s Oscar-nominated art and set decoration and music by Ennio Morricone offer a feast for the senses.

Vatel

Name: Vatel
Genre: Romance
Released: 2000-12-25
Duration: 117
Rating: 61

PG-13 1 hr 57 min

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How long is Vatel?: Vatel is 1 hr 57 min long.

Who directed Vatel?: Roland Joffé

Who is François Vatel in Vatel?: Gérard Depardieu plays François Vatel in the film.

What is Vatel about?: When an impoverished nobleman (Julian Glover) needs to impress the king, he turns to his chateau’s steward, François Vatel (Gérard Depardieu). During a three-day visit from Louis XIV (Julian Sands), Vatel puts food, drink and entertainment before the court, in the process attracting the affection of the king’s mistress (Uma Thurman). VATEL’s Oscar-nominated art and set decoration and music by Ennio Morricone offer a feast for the senses.