Sade

Sade will always appear suspect in the eyes of whatever regime is in place. The puritanical Robespierre, only sees an enemy in this great aristocrat. Sade is now 50. his mistress, Sensible (Sensitive) saves his life, and Sade is placed in Picpus -- a phony sanitarium where aristocrats and tricksters can save their necks by emptying their pockets. In the corridors and gardens of Picpus, Sade finds an entire society to people his theater. Sade, the theatrical director, the great organizer, is back in his element. But, soon this paradise will change into hell...