Perfumed Nightmare
Mababangong Bangungot
Synopsis
Kidlat, a Filipino jeepney driver, is fascinated by the idea of the American space programme and by Western society as a whole. When he moves to Paris, disillusionment sets in as his dreams are gradually shattered.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
PERFUMED NIGHTMARE TRAILER (FRANCE)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-02
Top Cast
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Kidlat Tahimik
Kidlat
Mang Fely
Kaya
Dolores Santamaria
Nanay
Georgette Baudry
Lola
Katrin de Guia
Mutter
Hartmut Lerch
Big Boss
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing
Self (archive footage)
Helmut Schmidt
Self (archive footage)
Gerald Ford
Self (archive footage)
Henry Kissinger
Self (archive footage)
Neil Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kidlat Tahimik
- Screenplay & Story
- Kidlat Tahimik
- Original Score
- Krishan Mueller
- Original Title
- Mababangong Bangungot
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog, German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Kidlat Kulog Productions, American Zoetrope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kidlat Tahimik
Kidlat Tahimik
Krishan Mueller
Hartmut Lerch, Kidlat Tahimik
Kidlat Tahimik
Kidlat Tahimik, Francis Ford Coppola
Department Leadership Roster
Kidlat Tahimik
Director
Kidlat Tahimik
Editor
Kidlat Tahimik
Writer
Kidlat Tahimik
Producer
Hartmut Lerch
Director of Photography
Kidlat Tahimik
Director of Photography
Kidlat Tahimik
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Perfumed Nightmare
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Perfumed Nightmare about?
Kidlat, a Filipino jeepney driver, is fascinated by the idea of the American space programme and by Western society as a whole. When he moves to Paris, disillusionment sets in as his dreams are gradually shattered.
Who directed Perfumed Nightmare?
Perfumed Nightmare was directed by Kidlat Tahimik.
Who stars in Perfumed Nightmare?
The principal cast of Perfumed Nightmare includes Kidlat Tahimik, Mang Fely, Dolores Santamaria, Georgette Baudry, Katrin de Guia.
When was Perfumed Nightmare released and how long is it?
Perfumed Nightmare was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Perfumed Nightmare?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Perfumed Nightmare was composed by Krishan Mueller.