Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Obsession can cause the unthinkable.
Overview
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.
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What makes this movie Worth Watching
Based on Patrick Süskind's novel of the same name, the movie draws inspiration from historical records and anecdotes about perfume makers throughout history. It reflects the cultural fascination with scent and its power over our emotions and memories.
- The captivating and intricate plot revolving around Jean-Baptiste Grenouille's obsession with scent makes for a unique and engaging watch.
- Ben Whishaw's mesmerizing portrayal of the protagonist, who is both repulsive and sympathetic, showcases his exceptional acting skills.
- The film's exploration of themes like art, beauty, human nature, and morality will resonate with viewers and spark thought-provoking conversations.
- The hauntingly beautiful score by Olafur Arnalds enhances the overall atmosphere, adding an extra layer to the movie experience.
Fun Facts
- In the book, the protagonist, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, is born on February 29th in a leap year, symbolizing his rarity. However, due to the nature of filmmaking, the character's birthdate was changed to January 1st for the movie.
- The actresses playing the three women murdered by Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (Rachel Hurd-Wood, Sarah Bolger, and Candice Brown) were all born in the same year – 1990 – symbolizing the purity of their characters' scents.
- Dustin Hoffman, who plays Giuseppe Baldini, was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance.
Available Languages
English
US
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"Obsession can cause the unthinkable."
Deutsch
DE
Title: Das Parfum - Die Geschichte eines Mörders
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Français
FR
Title: Le Parfum : Histoire d'un meurtrier
"L'obsession peut provoquer l'impensable."
Italiano
IT
Title: Profumo - Storia di un assassino
"L’ossessione può causare l’impensabile."
Slovenčina
SK
Title: Parfum: Príbeh vraha
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Magyar
HU
Title: Parfüm: Egy gyilkos története
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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.
If there is a movie that can scare me is this, it has it, unlike the "horror films" i never thought our main character was going that path.
He is not a monster, he is bat-sheet crazy.
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