Movie

Marquis

1989 · 83 min

A surreal, bawdy puppet farce that feels like a fever dream of the French Revolution, equal parts grotesque and hilarious.

Tagline: A bizarre tale of sex, lust, and the French Revolution
Overview: On the eve of revolution, French activist and author Marquis and his talking penis, Colin, await judgment in the Bastille for allegedly plotting against the state. While Marquis dedicates himself to his art and Colin longs for action, the provocative pair unwittingly rouse the interest of competing ideological factions.
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, campy and dark. Measured and demanding.
About: Power, sexuality, rebellion, obsession
Content: Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence and gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 3 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
sexuality
rebellion
obsession
corruption
Places: prison
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong