Marquis de Sade

A rebellious nobleman and radical writer fights to expose societal hypocrisy through shocking literature, even as his own scandalous life lands him in prison and forces the world to confront the limits of freedom, morality, and art.

Born

June 2, 1740

Died

Dec 2, 1814

From

Paris, France·Charenton asylum

Also:
Writer

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Decades active

In short · Wrote for six decades — 20 credits.

Remembered for

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Biography

The film *Marquis de Sade* examines the life and writings of Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade, a French writer, nobleman, and political figure. Sade is known for his provocative and libertine literary output, which includes novels, short stories, plays, and political essays. Some of his works were published under his own name during his lifetime, while others appeared anonymously or were published posthumously. The film explores his controversial legacy, which includes multiple imprisonments on charges such as sex crimes, blasphemy, and pornography.