: Critics from PopMatters note that the film attempts to "normalize" Sade, presenting him as a reserved aristocrat and intellectual rather than a cartoonish villain.
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The story follows the aging ( Daniel Auteuil ) as he is transferred from Saint-Lazare prison to the privately run Couvent Picpus . This former convent serves as a cushy detention center where wealthy inmates pay to avoid the guillotine. While the chaos of the revolution rages outside, Sade focuses his attention on Emilie de Lancris ( Isild Le Besco ), a young virgin he takes under his wing to provide a "sexual education" and help her explore her own sensuality. Critical Review : Critics from PopMatters note that the film