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Feature film — 2000

Quills (2000)

7.22h 4mDrama

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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Fox Searchlight Pictures / Industry Entertainment Partners / Walrus & Associates / Hollywood Partners

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Director: Philip Kaufman

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Cast & crew

Geoffrey Rush as Marquis de Sade

Geoffrey Rush

Marquis de Sade

Kate Winslet as Madeleine LeClerc

Kate Winslet

Madeleine LeClerc

Joaquin Phoenix as Abbe du Coulmier

Joaquin Phoenix

Abbe du Coulmier

Michael Caine as Dr. Royer-Collard

Michael Caine

Dr. Royer-Collard

Billie Whitelaw as Madame LeClerc

Billie Whitelaw

Madame LeClerc

Patrick Malahide as Delbené

Patrick Malahide

Delbené

Amelia Warner as Simone

Amelia Warner

Simone

Jane Menelaus as Renee Pelagie

Jane Menelaus

Renee Pelagie

Stephen Moyer as Prouix

Stephen Moyer

Prouix

Tony Pritchard as Valcour

Tony Pritchard

Valcour

Michael Jenn as Cleante

Michael Jenn

Cleante

Danny Babington as Pitou

Danny Babington

Pitou

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