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.
Directed by: Tom Tykwer
Author: GHeart
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.
Rising Star
VIP Medienfonds 4
Nouvelles Éditions de Films (NEF)
Castelao Productions
Davis Films
Ikiru Films
Constantin Film
Status
Released
Release Date
2006-09-13
Original Language
English
Runtime
2 hr 27 mins
Budget
$ 60,000,000.00
(Estimated)
Revenue
$ 135,039,924.00
(USA)
Profit
$ 75,039,924.00
(Estimated in USA)
Keywords
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