FEATURE FILM

Quills

7.2/10
TMDB759 votes
Original: 124 min

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.

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THE STORY & THE PEOPLE

About Quills

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

Quills (2000) is a film in the drama genres. Directed by . The cast includes Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, Michael Caine.

Released
Original language
Runtime
124 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Production companies
Fox Searchlight Pictures, Industry Entertainment Partners, Walrus & Associates, Hollywood Partners
Writers
Doug Wright

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What is Quills about?

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.

Who stars in Quills?

Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, Michael Caine, Billie Whitelaw, Patrick Malahide. See the cast cards above for character names.

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