Geoffrey Rush provides an over-the-top performance as the Marquis de Sade in Quills. Rush flexes his dramatic flairs in his portrayal of the outlandish writer on the edge of madness. Rush won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance as the pianist David Helfgott in Shine. He was also secured an Best Supporting Actor nomination for Shakespeare in Love. Quills speculates on the final days of the Marquis de Sade spent in confinement at Charenton Asylum. The period piece is set in 18th-century France and features Geoffrey Rush as the outlandish marquis. Joaquin Phoenix plays the priest who runs the asylum, while Kate Winslet plays a laundress who helps de Sade publish his work. Fox Searchlight released Quills, which was directed by Philip Kaufman from Doug Wright's adaptation of his own play. The National Board of Review has deemed Quills as their Best Picture choice.
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