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.

Marquis de Sade

Madeleine LeClerc

Abbe du Coulmier

Dr. Royer-Collard

Madame LeClerc

Delbené

Simone

Renee Pelagie

Prouix

Valcour

Cleante

Pitou

Dauphin

Bouchon

Charlotte

Franval

Mademoiselle Clairwil

Michette
November 22, 2000

Marquis de Sade

Madeleine LeClerc

Abbe du Coulmier

Dr. Royer-Collard

Madame LeClerc

Delbené

Simone

Renee Pelagie

Prouix

Valcour

Cleante

Pitou

Dauphin

Bouchon

Charlotte

Franval

Mademoiselle Clairwil

Michette
