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Quills
“Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.”
71%
Movie
2h 4m
AI Analysis
Quills (2000) — AI movie analysis
WatchMind AI generated this AI analysis of Quills (2000) — a movie tagged as Drama with epic moods and steady pacing.
Story & themes: 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… Our models also surface themes such as war from synopsis and genre signals.
Watch context: Best suited for general audiences. Expect steady storytelling (~124 min).
Community signal: TMDb members rate Quills 71% (719 votes) — solid community ratings for this movie.
AI verdict
Quills is a film worth prioritising when you want something with solid community ratings — our AI analysis flags it as a strong match for its genre and tone profile.
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Synopsis
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.
Quick facts
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- 2000-11-22
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- TMDB rating
- 7.1
- TMDB ID
- 10876
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What is Quills about?
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 b... This is the official synopsis available via TMDb community metadata.
Is there an AI analysis for Quills?
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How long is the movie Quills?
The official runtime for Quills is approximately 124 minutes.
Cast & crew
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Directors & writers
Cast

Geoffrey Rush
Marquis de Sade

Kate Winslet
Madeleine LeClerc

Joaquin Phoenix
Abbe du Coulmier

Michael Caine
Dr. Royer-Collard

Billie Whitelaw
Madame LeClerc

Patrick Malahide
Delbené

Amelia Warner
Simone

Jane Menelaus
Renee Pelagie

Stephen Moyer
Prouix

Tony Pritchard
Valcour

Michael Jenn
Cleante

Danny Babington
Pitou

George Antoni
Dauphin

Stephen Marcus
Bouchon

Elizabeth Berrington
Charlotte

Edward Tudor-Pole
Franval
- H
Harry Jones
Orvolle
- B
Bridget McConnell
Madame Bougival
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