Movie
Quills
Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Quills
Cast
Geoffrey RushMarquis de Sade
Kate WinsletMadeleine LeClerc
Joaquin PhoenixAbbe du Coulmier
Michael CaineDr. Royer-Collard
Billie WhitelawMadame LeClerc
Patrick MalahideDelbené
Amelia WarnerSimone
Jane MenelausRenee PelagieCredits
- Directed by
- Philip Kaufman
- Written by
- Doug Wright, Marquis de Sade
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $13.5M
- Box office
- $18M
Production
Fox Searchlight PicturesUnited States
Industry Entertainment PartnersUnited States- Walrus & Associates
- Hollywood PartnersGermany
