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Marquis

Marquis

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

R 1989 · 83 min · ★ 6.5 · Animation, Comedy

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.

Directed by Henri Xhonneux · Written by Henri Xhonneux

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