It is a Bergman movie despite of having being produced to TV - and it is really interesting, because some of his most intriguing works have been produced to TV. The case of Markisinnan de Sade (1992) is not different: We have just six actresses in a very simple stage - it's a Japanese aesthetic, and they face the problems Marquis de Sade deals with the law, being accused of crimes, incarcerated and so. There is his wife, his mother-in-law, his sister-in-law, a friend, the maid of the house and a fried of the family talking about his behavior and how he changed their lives.
It is, at the same time, a very beautiful play shot for television and a very intense drama, filled of filthy yet delicious utterances.
It is, at the same time, a very beautiful play shot for television and a very intense drama, filled of filthy yet delicious utterances.
