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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006): Film vs Book
Film · 2006 · Directed by Tom Tykwer · Starring Ben Whishaw, Dustin Hoffman, Alan Rickman
About the film
A man with an extraordinary sense of smell becomes obsessed with a perfect scent.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film follows the book and tries to turn smell into images and sound.
Read or watch first?
The novel's language is the better way to experience the world of scent.
What the book gives you
Perfume by Patrick Süskind
A vivid, richly written tale that makes you feel the world through scent.
Who will like it: Readers who like dark, sensuous, inventive stories.