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Release Date:
5 January 2007 (USA)
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Tagline:
He lived to find beauty. He killed to possess it. more
Plot:
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born with a superior olfactory sense, creates the world's finest perfume. His work, however, takes a dark turn as he searches for the ultimate scent. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
12 wins
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12 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(42 articles)
Tom Tykwer Directing German-Language Film 'Drei' Next
(From FirstShowing.net. 22 September 2009, 2:00 PM, PDT)
New Solomon Kane Featurette
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(From FirstShowing.net. 22 September 2009, 2:00 PM, PDT)
New Solomon Kane Featurette
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Really Excellent, but probably best if you have read the book
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ben Whishaw | ... | Jean-Baptiste Grenouille | |
| Francesc Albiol | ... | Court Official | |
| Gonzalo Cunill | ... | Guard 1 Dungeon | |
| Roger Salvany | ... | Guard 2 Dungeon | |
| Andrés Herrera | ... | Door Guard (as Andres Herrera) | |
| Simon Chandler | ... | Mayor of Grasse | |
| David Calder | ... | Bishop of Grasse | |
| Richard Felix | ... | Chief Magistrate | |
| Birgit Minichmayr | ... | Grenouille's Mother | |
| Reg Wilson | ... | Customer - Fishmarket | |
| Catherine Boisgontier | ... | Woman - Fishmarket | |
| Núria Casas | ... | Woman 2 - Fishmarket (as Nuria Casas) | |
| Carlos Gramaje | ... | Police Lieutenant - Fishmarket | |
| Sian Thomas | ... | Madame Gaillard | |
| Michael Smiley | ... | Porter |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Das Parfum - Die Geschichte eines Mörders (Germany)
El perfume - Historia de un asesino (Spain)
Le parfum - Histoire d'un meurtrier (France)
Perfume (International: English title) (informal short title)
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (International: English title)
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El perfume - Historia de un asesino (Spain)
Le parfum - Histoire d'un meurtrier (France)
Perfume (International: English title) (informal short title)
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (International: English title)
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Rated R for aberrant behavior involving nudity, violence, sexuality, and disturbing images.
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147 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
USA:R |
Germany:12 |
Czech Republic:12 |
UK:15 |
Ireland:15A |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) |
Finland:K-15 |
Netherlands:12 |
Singapore:R21 |
Brazil:16 |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Japan:PG-12 |
Sweden:15 |
South Korea:15 |
Malaysia:18PL |
Argentina:16 |
Spain:18 |
Australia:MA |
Portugal:M/16 (Qualidade) |
Philippines:R-18 |
Peru:18 |
New Zealand:R16
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As of 2006, the most expensive German movie ever made.
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Goofs:
Anachronisms: The lavender fields are clearly Lavendula intermedia, natural hybrid of Lavendula angustifolia (the true lavender used in perfumery) and Lavendula latifolia. Lavendula intermedia was discovered only at the end of 19th century and cultivated from the 1930's. Its flower is bigger (and the visual aspect more suitable for a movie) than Lavendula angustifolia but its natural essence is less fine.
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Referenced in Die wilden Hühner und die Liebe (2007)
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Soundtrack:
Tarentelle
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FAQ
What is with the ending of this film????Why does everyone Genouille comes in contact with die immediately after leaving them?
Is the plum girl blind?
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It was a masterful achievement bringing the concepts of scent in to a book, bringing it to the large screen has even more challenges, which I believe was superbly overcome in this film. The film is narrated to ensure the audience understands some of the concepts and some parts of the plot were "dumbed-down" to make sure the audience got the point.
Unfortunately, much of the book had to be skipped in the interest of time much of Grenouille's childhood is glossed over and the bit after the cave visit is completely omitted.
Despite this, the atmospheric sets and brilliant acting (with the exception of a disappointing Mr. Hoffman, who really does not have the stature of a master Parisian perfumer) kept me completely enthralled.
As in the original book, there is quite a bit of nudity, which is tastefully done, but I will be interested to see how this is swallowed in America it will probably get an 18 rating or be cut down, which is a shame, it was given a 12 rating in Germany.
In summary, a really great film, but probably best if you have read the book beforehand..