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.
Movie tag line: "Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his."
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Character: Marquis de Sade
Character: Madeleine LeClerc
Character: Abbe du Coulmier
Character: Dr. Royer-Collard
Character: Madame LeClerc
Character: Delbené
Character: Simone
Character: Renee Pelagie
Character: Prouix
Character: Valcour
Character: Cleante
Character: Pitou
Character: Dauphin
Character: Bouchon
Character: Charlotte
Character: Franval
Character: Orvolle
Character: Madame Bougival
Character: Mademoiselle Clairwil
Character: Michette
Character: Louison
Character: Guerin
Character: Abbe du Maupas
Character: Gaillon
Character: Mademoiselle Renard
Character: Sister Noirceuil
Character: The Horseman
Character: Fop
Character: Napoleon
Character: Pawnbroker
Character: Sister Rose Fatima
Character: Sister Flavie
Character: First Vendor
Character: Second Vendor
Character: Prostitute
Character: Lunatic Band Member
Character: Lunatic at Play