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Quills

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In the turbulent Paris of the 18th century, a renowned writer, known for his provocative works, finds himself trapped in an asylum where he grapples with literary creation and the constraints imposed by society. As his mental health deteriorates, he becomes increasingly obsessed with freedom of expression and the desire to break the chains of censorship.

Within this grim place, the author forms an unconventional bond with a young maid, who becomes his muse and source of inspiration. Through their encounters, they both discover passion and the struggle for freedom in a world that represses them. However, the director of the asylum, a fervent defender of social norms, attempts to silence the writer and keep him under control. This confrontation between creativity and oppression intensifies, leading to dramatic situations in which life and death, art and moral conflict intertwine.

As the writer challenges the boundaries imposed by society and faces the consequences of his irreverent pen, his words begin to create an echo that resonates beyond the walls of the asylum. Tension escalates when the truth behind his writing threatens not only his existence but also those who dare to love and challenge the established order. In a risky game between madness and genius, the date of his reckoning approaches, and the struggle for freedom of expression becomes his legacy.

Media type
Movie
Year
2000
Director
Philip Kaufman
Writer
Doug Wright
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.20
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
75.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
70.00
Actors
Geoffrey Rush
Kate Winslet
Joaquin Phoenix
Michael Caine
Billie Whitelaw
Patrick Malahide
Jane Menelaus
Stephen Moyer
Tony Pritchard
Michael Jenn
Danny Babington
George Antoni
Stephen Marcus
Elizabeth Berrington
Edward Tudor-Pole
Harry Jones
Bridget McConnell
Pauline McLynn
Rebecca Palmer
Toby Sawyer
Daniel Ainsleigh
Alex Avery
Terry O'Neill
Diana Morrison
Carol MacReady
Tom Ward
Richard Mulholland
Ron Cook
Julian Tait
Deborah Vale
Tessa Vale
Howard Lew Lewis
Andrew Dunford
Lisa Hammond
Mathew Fraser
Jamie Beddard
Gender
Drama
Country
United States
Producers
Julia Chasman
Peter Kaufman
Nick Wechsler
Original title
Quills
Duration
124
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