Quills

The film tells the story of Marquis de Sade, a nobleman known for his literary prowess and daring ideas on erotica. Incarcerated in a madhouse, he forms an unlikely bond with a beautiful laundry maid who secretly delivers his provocative manuscripts to a printer despite constant objections from the asylum's religious authority. The explosive content of these stories soon ignites a nationwide sexual awakening, causing France to experience a period of heightened sensuality and rebelliousness. However, this liberated state is threatened when a conservative doctor enters the scene with an agenda to suppress such expression and restore societal order. The movie delves into themes of censorship, desire, and the power dynamics between individuals who seek to challenge or maintain social norms.