In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly. The prince wants a commission as a general, so the extravagances are to impress the king. In charge of all is the steward, Vatel, a man of honor, talent, and low birth. The prince is craven in his longing for stature: no task is too menial or dishonorable for him to give Vatel. While Vatel tries to sustain dignity, he finds himself attracted to Anne de Montausier, the king's newest mistress. In Vatel, she finds someone who's authentic, living out his principles within the casual cruelties of court politics. Can the two of them escape unscathed?
Vatel is a History, Drama, Romance film released in 2000.
5 subtitle releases available in English. 2 releases include Hearing Impaired (HI) subtitles.
Movie Dialogue Sample
00:35:41,435 --> 00:35:43,352 Madame de Montausier. 336 00:35:51,477 --> 00:35:53,560 I'm concerned about the fish. 337 00:35:54,352 --> 00:35:56,602 I've sent to Dieppe
for an extra cartload, 338 00:35:56,810 --> 00:35:58,893 in case of storms off Le Havre. 339 00:35:59,060 --> 00:36:00,685 You are my general. 340 00:36:01,227 --> 00:36:03,727 The battle plan is yours to decide. 341 00:36:06,560 --> 00:36:07,685 What else? 342 00:36:08,143 --> 00:36:10,727 Nothing, unless it rains. 343 00:36:11,810 --> 00:36:13,935 The carving squires will have
to sleep in a stable, 344 00:36:14,602 --> 00:36:16,143 but they're Germans. 345 00:36:17,393 --> 00:36:18,935 The lanterns arrive in the morning. 346 00:36:19,393 --> 00:36:20,310 Very good. 347 00:36:20,477 --> 00:36:23,060 Well, I'll leave it to you. 348 00:36:23,268 --> 00:36:25,310 Go to bed, my friend. 349 00:36:33,810 --> 00:36:35,060 You did well. 350 00:37:52,768 --> 00:37:55,893 <i>The second day.</i> 351 00:38:07,102 --> 00:38:09,393 Can you tell me where Vatel is? 352 00:38:18,518 --> 00:38:20,810 You sent for me, Monsieur Vatel? 353 00:38:25,268 --> 00:38:26,768 Food for cattle. 354 00:38:28,935 --> 00:38:31,560 Now we can feed cattle
through the winter 355 00:38:31,810 --> 00:38:34,227 instead of slaughtering them
every year. 356 00:38:35,143 --> 00:38:37,310 How many varieties of pear
are there? 357 00:38:37,560 --> 00:38:41,852 There are 500 different kinds
of pear. 358 00:38:42,643 --> 00:38:44,018 This is the best one. 359 00:38:44,185 --> 00:38:45,352 Its name is? 360 00:38:45,977 --> 00:38:47,977 Bon Chrétien d'Hiver. 361 00:38:48,185 --> 00:38:49,268 And? 362 00:38:49,685 --> 00:38:52,310 It was known to the Romans. 363 00:38:52,477 --> 00:38:53,393 Good. 364 00:38:55,143 --> 00:38:58,685 When I am rich,
I'd like a garden like yours. 365 00:38:59,060 --> 00:39:01,893 I hope so, Colin. I hope so. 366 00:39:03,852 --> 00:39:06,018 Bravo, you made a good choice. 367 00:39:06,185 --> 00:39:08,143 The King will be pleased. 368 00:39:09,852 --> 00:39:12,935 Colin, don't leave the kitchen
without my order. 369 00:39:38,102 --> 00:39:41,518 They were badly packed
and the roads were bad... 370 00:39:53,393 --> 00:39:55,935 I am the valet
of the Marquis de Lauzun. 371 00:39:57,560 --> 00:39:59,018 My commiserations. 372 00:39:59,352 --> 00:40:00,268 Thank you. 373 00:40:53,727 --> 00:40:54,977 Good. 374 00:40:57,310 --> 00:41:00,393 Now a real flower.
Give me the blue one. 375 00:41:02,852 --> 00:41:04,810 Harmony and contrast. 376 00:41:05,393 --> 00:41:08,227 All beauty
comes from those two things. 377 00:41:14,602 --> 00:41:18,977 You see, few objects
are beautiful or ugly in themselves. 378 00:41:19,185 --> 00:41:22,643 To know that
is the beginning of being an artist. 379 00:41:39,310 --> 00:41:41,893 Now, I'll show you
a real masterpiece. 380 00:41:48,643 --> 00:41:50,185 For your mistress. 381 00:41:50,768 --> 00:41:51,810 Just a moment. 382 00:41:54,227 --> 00:41:56,352 It's from the Marquis de Lauzun. 383 00:41:58,352 --> 00:41:59,393 Send it back. 384 00:42:01,643 --> 00:42:03,018 She doesn't want it. 385 00:42:21,852 --> 00:42:24,685 Will you keep me with you
when you are a Duchess? 386 00:42:26,185 --> 00:42:29,143 Let's wait and see
if I am to be a Duchess 387 00:42:29,352 --> 00:42:34,102 or just a night's divertissement
to keep Mme de Montespan on her toes. 388 00:42:35,393 --> 00:42:36,977 Or on her knees. 389 00:42:42,727 --> 00:42:46,727 Know Phedre then,
and all her wild desires. 390 00:42:46,935 --> 00:42:48,143 I'm in love. 391 00:42:48,352 --> 00:42:49,602 With a fish? 392 00:42:57,727 --> 00:42:59,102 Monsieur Le Marquis. 393 00:43:04,102 --> 00:43:05,018 What? 394 00:43:05,227 --> 00:43:07,143 She refused it. 395 00:43:10,185 --> 00:43:11,727 That's rather beautiful. 396 00:43:13,268 --> 00:43:14,268 Senditto... 397 00:43:16,477 --> 00:43:18,102 the Duchesse de Longueville. 398 00:43:19,393 --> 00:43:20,518 With the note? 399 00:43:21,227 --> 00:43:22,310 Of course! 400 00:43:23,060 --> 00:43:25,643 There's far too much waste
in this country. 401 00:43:37,435 --> 00:43:41,143 Do not suppose that loving you,
I think myself innocent 402 00:43:41,352 --> 00:43:42,352 or approve myself. 403 00:43:42,518 --> 00:43:46,810 I am the victim
of Celestium Vengeance 404 00:43:47,018 --> 00:43:50,060 and hate myself still more
than you detest me. 405 00:43:50,602 --> 00:43:52,977 Civilize, Madame, civilize... 406 00:43:54,810 --> 00:43:57,935 There still won't be enough meat.
Not with the extra guests. 407 00:44:02,102 --> 00:44:04,727 Monsieur, I'm worried
about the meat. 408 00:44:04,977 --> 00:44:06,852 We have scarcely enough. 409 00:44:11,560 --> 00:44:14,310 M. The King's brother
has got the whale! 410 00:44:14,602 --> 00:44:17,560 This is, lover, death... 411 00:44:21,143 --> 00:44:24,518 The frightful monster
must not get away! 412 00:44:25,185 --> 00:44:27,102 Here is my heart. 413 00:44:27,352 --> 00:44:30,7
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