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De Sade (1969)
Release Year: 1969
Nation: Germany, United States of America
Alternative Title: Das ausschweifende Leben des Marquis de Sade
Director: Cy Endfield, Roger Corman
Writer: Gilbert Lély, Peter Berg, Richard Matheson
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: American International Pictures
Genre: Biographical Film, Biography, Drama, Erotic Film, Erotic Thriller, History, Thriller
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Story
In 'De Sade', the life of French nobleman and writer Marquis De Sade (1740-1814) is depicted. The story begins with him seeking refuge in an abandoned family mansion after being pursued by police for his inflammatory writings. Throughout his life, De Sade was infamous for his erotic behavior, hopping from woman to woman, constantly searching for love that remained elusive. His sadomasochistic experiments eventually led him to serve time in prison for lewd behavior.
Summary
Directed by Cy Endfield and Roger Corman, 'De Sade' (1969) is a biographical film that explores the life of the controversial French aristocrat, writer, philosopher, and libertine Donatien Alphonse François de Sade. The movie is set against the backdrop of 18th-century France and delves into De Sade's scandalous lifestyle, his literary works, and the consequences he faced due to his provocative writings. 'De Sade' is a colorful and erotic film that aims to shed light on the complex figure behind the infamy.
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