I, Marquis De Sade
I, Marquis De Sade

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I, Marquis De Sade

1967
Movie
73 min
English

It spins the tale of a writer, obsessed with the Marquis De Sade, who begins to live out De Sade's violent sexual fantasies. Featuring the spectacular Babette Bardot (Russ Meyer's MONDO TOPLESS) and a host of assorted lovelies!

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Angelo InfantiGenres: Drama, Horror, Biography

Plot Summary

A fictionalized account of the life of the infamous Marquis de Sade. The film delves into his controversial writings and his tumultuous relationships, portraying his descent into madness and obsession. It explores themes of freedom, constraint, and the darker aspects of human nature through his experiences.

Critical Reception

This obscure Italian film is not widely reviewed by major critics and lacks substantial critical reception data. It is generally considered a niche exploitation film that attempts to capitalize on the notoriety of its subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its gratuitous nature and lack of historical accuracy.

  • Seen by some as an attempt to shock rather than provide genuine insight into de Sade's life or philosophy.

  • Perceived as a low-budget, exploitative film typical of some European cinema of the era.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available for this film. General audience reception tends to be limited due to its obscurity and genre.

Fun Fact

Despite its title and subject matter, the film was directed by Angelo Infanti, who also stars in it, and is considered a lesser-known Italian production rather than a major international release.

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