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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 72.2 / 100
2000·Biography / Drama·2h 4m

QUILLS

“Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.”

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.

Above the Line
Philip Kaufman·DirectorDoug Wright·ScreenplayRogier Stoffers·Director of PhotographyStephen Warbeck·Original Music ComposerPeter Boyle·Editor
Cast
Geoffrey Rush·Marquis de SadeKate Winslet·Madeleine LeClercJoaquin Phoenix·Abbe du CoulmierMichael Caine·Dr. Royer-CollardBillie Whitelaw·Madame LeClercPatrick Malahide·DelbenéAmelia Warner·SimoneJane Menelaus·Renee PelagieStephen Moyer·ProuixTony Pritchard·Valcour
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Philip Kaufman·DirectorDeborah Saban·First Assistant DirectorOlivia Lloyd·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Doug Wright·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Rogier Stoffers·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Peter Boyle·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Stephen Warbeck·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 6
Martin Childs·Production DesignSteven Lawrence·Art DirectionJacqueline West·Costume DesignMark Raggett·Supervising Art DirectorJill Quertier·Set DecorationPatricia Johnson·Draughtsman
Production· 9
Julia Chasman·ProducerDes McAnuff·Executive ProducerSandra Schulberg·Executive ProducerRudolf G. Wiesmeier·Executive ProducerNick Wechsler·ProducerPeter Kaufman·ProducerDonna Isaacson·CastingPriscilla John·CastingMark Huffam·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 8
Jim Dowdall·Stunt CoordinatorAndy Bradford·Stunt CoordinatorNrinder Dhudwar·Stunt CoordinatorRichard Hammatt·Stunt CoordinatorRichard Bradshaw·StuntsJazzer Jeyes·StuntsSarah Franzl·StuntsTracey Eddon·Stunts
By the Numbers
72.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
75%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$18M
ROI 33%
Worldwide Gross
0
3 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Quills's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#99A9B9
#C9C9C9
Mood
Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a woman with long brown hair and a light-colored head covering, wearing a light blue dress with a low neckline, looking to her right. A man ”

dramabiography
Key Elements
Quill PenBlood Splatters
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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