The Perfume of Yvonne
Le Parfum d'Yvonne
“A romance set in the summer of 1958.”
Synopsis
It is the summer of 1958 in wealthy Lake Geneva, where an enigmatic young Frenchman begins an affair with a beautiful starlet under the watchful eye of her flamboyant elderly mentor. But in a season full of secrets, is truth the most elusive passion of all?
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Jean-Pierre Marielle
Dr. René Meinthe
Hippolyte Girardot
Victor Chmara
Sandra Majani
Yvonne Jacquet
Richard Bohringer
Yvonne's Uncle
Paul Guers
Daniel Hendrickx
Corinne Marchand
Tilleuls Patron
Philippe Magnan
Pulli
Claude Aufaure
Spaniel Headed Man
Isabelle Tinard
Tounette
Luc Palun
Jacky
Didier Lafaye
concierge de l'Hermitage
Louis-Marie Audubert
chanteur
Marie Cosnay
Avenir Barmaid
Jean-Paul Nicolaï
le voisin
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrice Leconte
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrice Leconte, Patrick Modiano
- Original Score
- Pascal Estève
- Original Title
- Le Parfum d'Yvonne
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Zoulou Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrice Leconte
Patrice Leconte, Patrick Modiano
Pascal Estève
Eduardo Serra
Joëlle Hache
Thierry de Ganay
Department Leadership Roster
Patrice Leconte
Writer
Patrice Leconte
Director
Eduardo Serra
Director of Photography
Annie Périer
Costume Design
Pascal Estève
Original Music Composer
Ivan Maussion
Production Design
Joëlle Hache
Editor
Thierry de Ganay
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Perfume of Yvonne
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Perfume of Yvonne about?
It is the summer of 1958 in wealthy Lake Geneva, where an enigmatic young Frenchman begins an affair with a beautiful starlet under the watchful eye of her flamboyant elderly mentor. But in a season full of secrets, is truth the most elusive passion of all?
Who directed The Perfume of Yvonne?
The Perfume of Yvonne was directed by Patrice Leconte.
Who stars in The Perfume of Yvonne?
The principal cast of The Perfume of Yvonne includes Jean-Pierre Marielle, Hippolyte Girardot, Sandra Majani, Richard Bohringer, Paul Guers.
When was The Perfume of Yvonne released and how long is it?
The Perfume of Yvonne was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Perfume of Yvonne?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Perfume of Yvonne was composed by Pascal Estève.
Is The Perfume of Yvonne based on a book or true story?
The Perfume of Yvonne is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patrick Modiano".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Perfume of Yvonne?
The Perfume of Yvonne holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).