Perfume: The Story of a Murderer * Quotes
Release date: 12/27/2006
Runtime: 147 min
"Perfume: The Story of a Murderer" is a 2006 German film based on the novel of the same name by Patrick Süskind. The film tells the story of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, an unusual man with an exceptionally keen sense of smell.
The film was directed by Tom Tykwer, who also contributed to the screenplay, and the camera work was realized by Frank Griebe. The film stars Ben Whishaw as Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, who is haunted by a mysterious murderous urge to create the perfect perfume.
Set in 18th century Paris, the film depicts the life of Grenouille as he grows up as an orphan and becomes immersed in the world of perfumes. Grenouille spends his life exploring the scents of his surroundings and eventually perfecting his ability to identify smells.
When Grenouille smells the perfume of a young woman he has spotted in a crowd, he becomes obsessed with her scent and begins a dangerous quest to find the perfect perfume. In his quest, he kills several women to extract their scents and combine them into his perfume.
The film is visually stunning and captivating, but also reveals the darker side of human nature. The portrayal of Grenouille's pathological pursuit of perfection and his murderous ambition make the film an unforgettable and eerie experience.
"Perfume: The Story of a Murderer" is a masterful work that engages the viewer's senses and tells a fascinating story of obsession and creativity. The film was praised by critics and received numerous awards, including several German Film Awards.
The film was directed by Tom Tykwer, who also contributed to the screenplay, and the camera work was realized by Frank Griebe. The film stars Ben Whishaw as Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, who is haunted by a mysterious murderous urge to create the perfect perfume.
Set in 18th century Paris, the film depicts the life of Grenouille as he grows up as an orphan and becomes immersed in the world of perfumes. Grenouille spends his life exploring the scents of his surroundings and eventually perfecting his ability to identify smells.
When Grenouille smells the perfume of a young woman he has spotted in a crowd, he becomes obsessed with her scent and begins a dangerous quest to find the perfect perfume. In his quest, he kills several women to extract their scents and combine them into his perfume.
The film is visually stunning and captivating, but also reveals the darker side of human nature. The portrayal of Grenouille's pathological pursuit of perfection and his murderous ambition make the film an unforgettable and eerie experience.
"Perfume: The Story of a Murderer" is a masterful work that engages the viewer's senses and tells a fascinating story of obsession and creativity. The film was praised by critics and received numerous awards, including several German Film Awards.
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Cast (partial)
Ben Whishaw (Jean-Baptiste Grenouille), Dustin Hoffman (Giuseppe Baldini), Rachel Hurd-Wood (Laura), Birgit Minichmayr (Grenouilles Mother), Sian Thomas (Madame Gaillard) (more...)
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