Watered Down De Sade

French film paints Marquis De Sade in new light


by Willow Green |
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The Marquis De Sade, bad boy of the French 18th century, has had a lousy press, according to actor Daniel Auteuil, who plays him as a suave sophisticate in an upcoming film. The star of Manon des Sources and Jean de Florette claims the film Sade, directed by Benoit Jacquot, is even suitable for children

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