Quills

Label: RCA Victor
Release Year: 2000
Barcode: 090266373727
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score
Composer: Stephen Warbeck

Quills is a provocative historical drama that explores the final years of the infamous Marquis de Sade while imprisoned in the Charenton asylum. The film, starring Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, and Michael Caine, delves into themes of censorship, desire, and the power of the written word. As the authorities attempt to silence de Sade’s scandalous works, his defiance only intensifies, sparking chaos within the institution. With a gripping narrative and powerful performances, Quills raises complex moral questions about freedom of expression and the thin line between art and obscenity.

The film’s soundtrack, composed by Stephen Warbeck, perfectly captures its dark yet seductive atmosphere. Blending rich orchestral arrangements with eerie, delicate melodies, the score heightens the tension and psychological turmoil of the story. Warbeck’s compositions range from hauntingly melancholic pieces to more dramatic, urgent themes, reflecting both the suffering and the rebellion of de Sade. The music enhances the film’s emotional depth, adding a sense of elegance and menace to the already intense narrative.

Track Listing

The Marquis And The Scaffold
Stephen Warbeck

The Abbe And Madeleine
Stephen Warbeck

The Convent
Stephen Warbeck

Plans For A Burial
Stephen Warbeck

Dream Of Madeleine
Stephen Warbeck

Royer-Collard And Bouchon
Stephen Warbeck

Aphrodisiac
Stephen Warbeck

The Last Story
Stephen Warbeck

The Marquis' Cell At Charenton
Stephen Warbeck

The End: A New Manuscript
Stephen Warbeck

The Printing Press
Stephen Warbeck

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