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Quills (2000)

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Quills (2000)

Overview

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.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative

Viewer Rating
7.2

Overview

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.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's central thesis explicitly promotes the critique of institutional censorship and repression of individual and artistic freedom, portraying the Marquis de Sade as a victim of a hypocritical and cruel system.

The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with its historical setting, and does not include intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative focuses on themes of censorship and freedom of expression, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating modern DEI themes as central to its story.

Secondary

The film portrays the Catholic Church and its representatives as oppressive, hypocritical, and cruel, using their power to suppress individual expression and enforce a rigid moral code that ultimately causes more suffering and injustice.

The film 'Quills' explores themes of censorship, freedom of expression, and transgressive sexuality through the character of the Marquis de Sade. However, it does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, as its focus is on sadism, violence, and challenging societal morality rather than specific queer identities or relationships.

The film 'Quills' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the Marquis de Sade's incarceration and his controversial writings, exploring themes of censorship, madness, and sexual deviance without addressing gender identity.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film is a historical drama featuring real figures like the Marquis de Sade and fictional characters. All historical figures are portrayed with their documented gender, and the original fictional characters' genders are consistent with their on-screen depiction, without any changes from prior canon or history.

The film is a historical drama set in 19th-century France. All historical figures and fictional characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established historical or implicitly understood racial background within the period setting.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.2
The Movie Database logo
7.1

Critic Ratings

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7.5
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7.0

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