
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
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.
- Year: 2006
- Country: Germany, France, Spain, United States of America
- Genre: Crime, Fantasy, Drama
- Studio: Constantin Film, VIP Medienfonds 4, NEF Productions, Davis Films, Castelao Productions, Rising Star Productions
- Keyword: 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, murder, death, perfume, 18th century
- Director: Tom Tykwer
- Cast: Ben Whishaw, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Dustin Hoffman, John Hurt, Karoline Herfurth