Perfume

In 18th-century France, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born with an extraordinary sense of smell but no personal scent, dedicates his life to capturing and creating the ultimate perfume. His obsessive quest leads him down a dark path as he commits heinous acts to extract the perfect scents from young women. The film explores his twisted genius and the societal depravity he navigates.

Perfume received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its visual style, atmospheric direction, and Ben Whishaw's performance. However, some found the story's dark themes and controversial subject matter unsettling.

• Visually stunning and atmospheric with a compelling central performance.

• A dark and unsettling, yet strangely captivating, exploration of obsession.

• The film's thematic elements and graphic nature proved divisive among critics.

Google audience: Audiences were generally impressed by the film's unique premise and striking visuals, though some found the story's macabre elements to be disturbing. Many appreciated the ambitious storytelling and the lead actor's performance.

Nominated for Best Film at the German Film Awards; won awards at various international film festivals.

The film was a major international co-production, involving German, French, Spanish, and Danish companies, and was filmed in various locations across Europe to recreate 18th-century France.