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Quills (2000)

Directed by Philip Kaufman · Cinematography by Rogier Stoffers

R124 min53 frames

Drama

Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.

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Quills — official trailer

What is Quills about?

In early 19th-century France, the Marquis de Sade is confined to an asylum where his forbidden writings continue to circulate beyond its walls. As the authorities tighten control, a clash unfolds between the Marquis’ unyielding imagination, the reformist ideals of the Abbé in charge, and the repressive measures of a doctor sent to silence him. Desire, power, and censorship collide in a battle over freedom of expression.

Where can you watch Quills?

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What does the cinematography of Quills look like?

Sampled across 53 frames, the coverage of Quills leans on medium shots (42% of the sample) and close-ups (26%). Cinematographer Rogier Stoffers keeps 60% of it in soft, low-key light. Night and dusk account for 47% of the frames. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 68% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Quills?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Quills (2000) are #2f322c, #505349, #888a77, #46473a, #a7a897, #121412 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #888a77
  • #46473a
  • #a7a897
  • #121412

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