@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
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.
Quick Stats
7.1
TMDB Rating
734
Votes
2h 4m
Runtime
$13.5M
Budget
$18.0M
Box Office
133%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorBong Joon-ho
WriterPark Chan-wook
CinematographyDavid Lynch
ComposerLuca Guadagnino
EditorAri Aster
Produced by
Fox Searchlight PicturesIndustry Entertainment PartnersWalrus & AssociatesHollywood Partners
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Daniel Phoenix
The Woman in Red
F
Frances Nyong'o
Solomon
K
Keanu Pitt
Iris
N
Natalie Robbie
The Colonel
T
Tom Chalamet
The Stranger
S
Saoirse Coleman
Detective Hale
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Oscar Fassbender
Elena
C
Cate Davis
The Editor
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Mahershala Kaluuya
Jude
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Florence McDormand
Anna
