Vatel (DVD, 2001) and 29 similar items

Vatel (DVD, 2001) Set in 1671 France under the decadent reign of Louis XIV, VATEL charts the events of a three-day feast in an impoverished western province. In an effort to impress the gilded king and then ask him for financial support, Prince de Condé (Julian Glover) invites Louis XIV (Julian Sands) to his country chateau for a weekend of courtly merriment. Gerard Depardieu stars as Vatel, the chef and entertainment planner, who must succeed in presenting the most lavishly organized occasion the king has ever witnessed. Vatel masterminds the sumptuous details of the weekend with gusto and charming bravura. The chateau of de Condé is transformed into a world of delights, enthralling the king, his court, and especially the king's favorite lady-in-waiting, Anne de Montausier (Uma Thurman). But when the kindly Vatel wins Anne's fancy, he is in danger of angering the opulent and lustful king and his villainous cohort Marquis de Lauzan (Tim Roth). Based on a true story, with a screenplay cowritten by Tom Stoppard and Jeanne LaBrune, this decadent period piece from director Roland Joffé is a fine visual confection. The film features stunning production and costume design that captures the opulence of France's most legendary court and most celebrated king. Product Details Number of Discs: 1 Rating: PG-13 (MPAA) Film Country: France Sound: Stereo Sound, Surround Sound UPC: 786936145083 Additional Details Genre: Dramas Format: DVD NOTE: DVD is a former rental disc and has stickers on disc and case. As this is a used item, any digital download or Ultraviolet download/streaming options may have expired, may not be available from the publisher or may have been claimed by previous owner of this DVD and/or Blu-ray disc(s). However, the physical DVD or Blu-ray disc(s) contained in this item is still viable. _gsrx_vers_632 (GS 6.9.8 (632))