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Movie Info

Release Date: September 13, 2006
Runtime: 147 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (18)
Genres:
Drama Crime Fantasy
Budget: $63,700,000
Revenue: $135,039,924
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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59%
Tomatometer
56
56/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
4,932 votes
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7.5/10
IMDb
278,515 votes
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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

2006

"Scent is his passion, death is his art."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Perfume? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: El Perfume: Historia de un asesino? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Le Parfum : Histoire d'un meurtrier? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Das Parfum? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: ν–₯수: μ–΄λŠ μ‚΄μΈμžμ˜ 이야기? All international titles (18) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 3/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $63,700,000
Revenue: $135,039,924
Profit $71,339,924
ROI +112% (2.1x)

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

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  • The film was shot in various locations across Europe, with significant scenes filmed in the historic city of Grasse, France, known as the perfume capital of the world.

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  • The production team created a unique method of scent design, collaborating with perfumers to develop smells that would evoke specific emotions and enhance the storytelling.

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  • Ben Whishaw, who portrayed Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, performed many of his own stunts, showcasing a physicality that enhanced the character's obsessive nature.

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  • In a scene where Grenouille is experimenting with different scents, the background features a subtle reference to the classic film 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari', highlighting themes of obsession and madness.

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  • There is a continuity error in a scene where Grenouille is seen in the marketplace; the position of a basket of fruits changes between shots without explanation.

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  • The film's score was composed by Tom Tykwer, who also co-wrote the screenplay; this collaboration resulted in a distinctive sound that complements the film's dark themes.

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