Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
2006 · 2h 27m · Crime, Drama, Fantasy · Germany, France · Rated R (US)
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.
Directed by
Tom TykwerBased on the novel by
Patrick Süskind7.4Smart score
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