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.

• DirectorPhilip Kaufman
• Release22 November 2000
• GenreDrama
• Duration2h 4m
• Budget$13,500,000
• Revenue$17,989,227
• Rate
  

  7.133
  700 reviews
• Productions

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