Madame de Sade

Markisinnan de Sade

This television production captures Ingmar Bergman’s stage adaptation of Yukio Mishima’s Madame de Sade, set in France from 1772 to the aftermath of the French Revolution. While the Marquis de Sade remains imprisoned, six women—including his wife Renée—debate his actions, reputation, and meaning, revealing conflicting views on devotion, morality, and power.

Director

Ingmar Bergman

Screenplay

Ingmar Bergman

Music

Ingrid Yoda

Status

Released

Release date

17/04/1992

Original language

Swedish