Screenwriter

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
Paris, France·Charenton asylum

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The film *Marquis de Sade* explores the life and works of Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade, a French writer, nobleman, and political activist. Known for his provocative and libertine literature, Sade authored numerous novels, short stories, plays, and political essays. While some of his works were published under his name during his lifetime, many appeared anonymously or were released posthumously. The film delves into his controversial legacy, marked by imprisonment for charges including sex crimes, blasphemy, and pornography.