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Vatel is a movie based on true story. It is set in 1671 France under the reign of Louis XIV. King Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, regulated the lives of his subjects to sustain stability in his kingdom. In Vatel absolutism is depicted throughout the movie. In order to impress the king, so that he has better chances of rising in status, the impoverished Prince de Conde must entertain and feed the king and his court. Prince de Conde must lose the card game to the king to gain financial support. Anne de Montausier has to astonish and please the king willingly to have an extravagant li