In 1671, a penniless prince hosts lavish festivities at his chateau in Chantilly to impress King Louis XIV and secure a commission as a general. The prince's steward, Vatel, a man of honor and talent, is in charge of the events, but struggles to maintain his dignity amidst the prince's craven attempts to gain stature. Meanwhile, Vatel becomes attracted to the king's mistress, Anne de Montausier, who finds solace in his authenticity amidst the cutthroat politics of the court.
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...
