Sade

Set during the French Revolution in 1794, the story follows the Marquis de Sade, an immoral writer and libertine viewed as a threat to society. During the Reign of Terror, he is moved from prison to the Picpus clinic, a facility where the aristocracy can pay to avoid the guillotine. Despite being bankrupt, Sade relies on his mistress to survive while navigating the social dynamics of the clinic. He spends his time attempting to seduce the women around him, including a young woman named Emilie, as he seeks to recreate his world of debauchery and sexual games.

Directed by Benoît Jacquot, this French historical drama is the second film in a list of works that includes The Disenchanted and Tosca. The film stars Daniel Auteuil in the title role, appearing alongside Marianne Denicourt, Jeanne Balibar, Isild Le Besco, Jean-Pierre Cassel, and Grégoire Colin. The screenplay was written by Jacques Fieschi and Bernard Minoret. With a runtime of 100 minutes, the movie is categorized under the crime, drama, and history genres. On TMDB, the film has a rating of 5.6/10 based on 40 votes.