Quills

"Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his."

2000 2h 4m EN

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7.2

SOLID

★7.2TMDB · 755

Drama

Synopsis

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In early 19th-century France, the Marquis de Sade is confined to an asylum where his forbidden writings continue to circulate beyond its walls. As the authorities tighten control, a clash unfolds between the Marquis’ unyielding imagination, the reformist ideals of the Abbé in charge, and the repressive measures of a doctor sent to silence him. Desire, power, and censorship collide in a battle over freedom of expression.

“Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.”

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Cast

Geoffrey Rush
Marquis de Sade
Kate Winslet
Madeleine LeClerc
Joaquin Phoenix
Abbe du Coulmier
Michael Caine
Dr. Royer-Collard
Billie Whitelaw
Madame LeClerc
Patrick Malahide
Delbené
Amelia Warner
Simone
Jane Menelaus
Renee Pelagie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Philip Kaufman
Writers: Doug Wright, Martin Asbury
Languages: English
Countries: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Philip Kaufman, shot by Rogier Stoffers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stephen Warbeck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Peter Boyle shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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AWARDS

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Geoffrey Rush and Kate Winslet and Joaquin Phoenix carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0180073 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Philip Kaufman directs. Rogier Stoffers behind the camera. Stephen Warbeck scores. Peter Boyle cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

126 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 3 countries: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Philip Kaufman, shot by Rogier Stoffers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Stephen Warbeck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Peter Boyle shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Geoffrey Rush and Kate Winslet and Joaquin Phoenix carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.".
8IMDB entry: tt0180073 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 10 themes, including "paris, france", "smuggling (contraband)", "asylum", "french revolution".