Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

2006

2h 27m

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Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.

Directors

Tom Tykwer

Writers

Andrew Birkin(screenplay by)

Tom Tykwer(screenplay by)

Bernd Eichinger(screenplay by)

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Ben Whishaw

Alan Rickman

Rachel Hurd-Wood

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Ben Whishaw

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille

Richis

Laura

Giuseppe Baldini

Narrator (voice)

The Plum Girl

Bishop of Grasse

Mayor of Grasse

Madame Gaillard

Natalie

Madame Arnulfi

Dominique Druot

Chenier

Grimal

Marquis de Montesquieu

Sara Forestier

Jeanne

Joanna Griffiths

Marianne

Birgit Minichmayr

Grenouille's Mother

Directors

Tom Tykwer

Writers

Andrew Birkin(screenplay by)

Tom Tykwer(screenplay by)

Bernd Eichinger(screenplay by)

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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is a 2006 German period psychological crime thriller film directed by Tom Tykwer and starring Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood, and Dustin Hoffman. Tykwer, with Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil, also composed the music. The screenplay by Tykwer, Andrew Birkin, and Bernd Eichinger is based on Patrick Süskind's 1985 novel Perfume. Set in 18th century France, the film tells the story of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (Whishaw), an olfactory genius, and his homicidal quest for the perfect scent. Basically, I can say that this movie isn't for the emotional ones. It is a gently reminder that the perfection doesn't have to be shown or made in the real life. It should stay on a shelf and don't be touched by anyone.

GHeart02 Aug, 2018