Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)
Obsession can cause the unthinkable.
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.
Director: Tom Tykwer
Genre: Crime, Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 147 min
Release Date: September 13, 2006
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Ben Whishaw - Jean-Baptiste Grenouille
- Alan Rickman - Richis
- Rachel Hurd-Wood - Laura
- Dustin Hoffman - Giuseppe Baldini
- John Hurt - Narrator (voice)
- Karoline Herfurth - The Plum Girl
- David Calder - Bishop of Grasse
- Simon Chandler - Mayor of Grasse
- Sian Thomas - Madame Gaillard
- Jessica Schwarz - Natalie
Screenplay
- Andrew Birkin (Screenplay)
- Bernd Eichinger (Screenplay)
- Tom Tykwer (Screenplay)
- Patrick Süskind (Novel)
Cinematography: Frank Griebe
Editing: Alexander Berner
Production: Constantin Film, VIP Medienfonds 4, NEF Productions, Davis Films, Castelao Productions, Rising Star Productions, DreamWorks Pictures, Summit Entertainment, Bernd Eichinger Productions
Country: Germany, France, Spain, United States of America, Belgium
Language: English
Budget: $64M
Box Office: $135M
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Macabre Art and Death Obsession, Twisted Obsession and Bloody End
Keywords
daughter, small town, bad smell, prostitute, paris, france, based on novel or book, obsession, orgy, genius, supernatural, lone wolf, nose, lavender, child prodigy, fish market
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer about?
- 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.
- Who directed Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer was directed by Tom Tykwer.
- Who stars in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer stars Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Dustin Hoffman, John Hurt, Karoline Herfurth.
- How long is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer has a runtime of 2h 27m (147 minutes).
- What genre is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is a Crime, Fantasy, Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer had a budget of $64M.
- How much did Perfume: The Story of a Murderer gross?
- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer grossed $135M worldwide.
- Where was Perfume: The Story of a Murderer produced?
- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer was produced in Germany, France, Spain, United States of America, Belgium.
- What are the themes of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
- The themes of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Macabre Art and Death Obsession, Twisted Obsession and Bloody End.