Quills (2000)
Directed by Philip Kaufman · 124 min · Drama
65.5 TOPICAL score · #980 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
Quills (2000, directed by Philip Kaufman) has a TOPICAL score of 65.5 - ranked 980 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on cast and awards, and lowest on historical impact. It won 2 awards from 5 nominations, including the National Board of Review Award for Best Film. Critics: 75% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.6/10 critics' average · Metacritic 70. Audiences: TMDB 7.2/10 (756 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 30 languages.
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- Critics75% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.6/10 critics' average · Metacritic 70
- AudienceTMDB 7.2/10 (756 ratings)
- Awards2 wins, 5 nominations - incl. National Board of Review Award for Best Film; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 30 languages
- Still read17,630 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Geoffrey Rush (actor #60), Kate Winslet (actor #32), Joaquin Phoenix (actor #74), Michael Caine (actor #29)