Das Parfum
by Tom Tykwer
Secondary title
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Country / Year
Germany, France, Spain / 2006
Duration
147 Min.
Languages
English
Subtitles
German
French
Genre
Direction
Tom Tykwer
Cast
Ben Whishaw,
Dustin Hoffman,
Alan Rickman,
Rachel Hurd-Wood,
Corinna Harfouch,
Birgit Minichmayr,
Karoline Herfurth,
David Calder
In 18th century France, Grenouille has been obsessed with smells since childhood. He takes up an apprenticeship with perfumer, Baldini, and soon exhibits a talent for scents. When he catches the scent of a plum seller, he becomes completely fascinated. While trying to restrain her, he kills her – and her scent dies. Grenouille then becomes obsessed with the idea of creating the perfect perfume – and more women are found dead on the streets of Paris.