Sade (played by Geoffrey Rush) was a 19th-century French writer. He was extremely talented, championing freedom of speech, and his novels contained a significant amount of erotic description. These works enraged the French authorities, and the government incarcerated him in an insane asylum. However, the shackles of despotism only fueled Sade's determination to write fervently, resulting in a series of works being birthed within the asylum. The head of the asylum is an enlightened young priest. He has read Sade's novels and is filled with admiration for Sade's talent and spirit. He provides Sade with favorable living conditions, allowing him to focus on writing, while also allowing laundry woman Madeline (played by Kate Winslet) to assist Sade in getting his works published outside. A romantic affection develops between Madeline and Sade. However, the powerful state machinery ultimately puts Sade on the gallows. The government could not tolerate his 'debauchery,' but his works have survived and opened the minds of the public.
Romance
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actor： Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, Michael Caine, Patrick Melrose, Amélia Warner, Stephen Moyer
director：Philip Kaufman
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type：Romance
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status：HD
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updated：2025-05-15
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region：United States, Germany, United Kingdom
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year：2000
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language：English
plot：Sade (played by Geoffrey Rush) is a 19th-century French writer. He is highly tal...more
