Marquis

1989 · 83 min · FR · R · 6.5 (54 votes)

Dir. Henri Xhonneux · Starring François Marthouret, Valérie Kling, Michel Robin, Isabelle Wolfe, Vicky Messica, Nathalie Juvet

“A bizarre tale of sex, lust, and the French Revolution”

AnimationComedy

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.

VIBE

A bizarre, animated fever dream. This film is a surreal, satirical romp through the French Revolution, featuring talking puppets and a philosophical penis. Expect the unexpected and embrace the absurd.

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