Plot
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.
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
Stephen Moyer
Prouix
Tony Pritchard
Valcour
Michael Jenn
Cleante
Danny Babington
Pitou
Crew
Philip Kaufman
Director
Rogier Stoffers
Director of Photography
Julia Chasman
Producer
Stephen Warbeck
Original Music Composer
Doug Wright
Screenplay
Peter Kaufman
Producer
Nick Wechsler
Producer
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