
Sade
He was a man ahead of his time. His ideas on love and sex shocked his generation.
Directed by Benoît Jacquot
Produced by Alicéléo, Cofimage 11
A biographical meditation on the Marquis de Sade's transgressive life and ideas, structured around memory and reflection as he faces institutional confinement.
A man prepares himself to be transferred to a detention center and rest home where he will relive one more time the highlights of his youth.
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Questions people ask
Is Sade sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Does Sade end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Sade scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Sade easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Sade violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Sade
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Sade
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Sade, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Sade, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Sade, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.























































