IONCINEMA.com presents: Perfume - The Story of a Murderer (2006)

CAST AND CREW

Director

Tom Tykwer

Cast (alphabetical order):

Dustin Hoffman

Alan Rickman

Ben Whishaw

Perfume - The Story of a Murderer

Release Date: Dec 27, 2006 - Wide Release
Distributor: DreamWorks Pictures
Film Genre: Drama
Country: Germany

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Based on the bestselling novel by Patrick Süskind, "Perfume" is a terrifying story of murder and obsession set in 18th-century France. Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (Ben Whishaw) has a unique talent for discerning the scents and smells that swirl around him, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. Strangely lacking any scent of his own, he becomes obsessed with capturing the irresistible but elusive aroma of young womanhood. As Grenouille's obsession turns deadly, twelve young girls are found murdered. Panic breaks out as people rush to protect their daughters, while an unrepentant and unrelenting Grenouille still lacks the final ingredient to complete his quest.

TRIVIA

Ridley Scott was set to direct the film, and Caroline Thompsom wrote several drafts. Artist Julian Schnabel also worked on a script, and wanted to cast Johnny Depp in the main role.

MOVIE NEWS ITEMS

2007-12-02
4 Months & Band's Visit scoop up pair at the 20th European Film Awards

2007-03-19
2007 German Film Awards noms: Perfume vs. Four Minutes

2005-04-07
The Hollywood Reporter reports that DreamWorks picked up North American rights to the film.

2004-11-30
The Hollywood Reporter reports that will start work on the period thriller next summer in France and Germany. Dustin Hoffman and Alan Rickman are also squaring up to co-star, said Martin Moszkowicz of the $66 million project's German producer Constantin Film. Tykwer co-wrote the screenplay with Constantin founder Bernd Eichinger.