The film is highly regarded for its powerhouse performances, particularly the transformation of its lead actors into their historical counterparts: Role Summary Marquis de Sade
: The story follows the Marquis as he defies the authorities to continue writing his provocative, erotic manuscripts. The film is highly regarded for its powerhouse
A compassionate priest torn between his religious duty and his sympathy for Sade. Dr. Royer-Collard The film is highly regarded for its powerhouse
: When his paper and pens are confiscated, he famously resorts to using his own blood as ink and his bedsheets or even his cell walls as parchment. The film is highly regarded for its powerhouse