
3.6“Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.”/ November 22, 2000
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.
“Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.”

Marquis de Sade

Madeleine LeClerc

Abbe du Coulmier

Dr. Royer-Collard

Curated based on cinematic style, tone, and audience acclaim
Madame LeClerc

Delbené

Simone

Renee Pelagie

Prouix

Valcour

Cleante

Pitou