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The Perfume of Yvonne (1994): Cast

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The Perfume of Yvonne is a 1994 romantic drama directed by Patrice Leconte, starring Sandra Majani as Yvonne Jacquet, Richard Bohringer and Jean-Pierre Marielle. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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The Perfume of Yvonne (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Patrice Leconte
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Perfume of Yvonne About?

The premise of The Perfume of Yvonne without spoilers.

Set in the summer of 1958 on the wealthy shores of Lake Geneva, an enigmatic young Frenchman embarks on a passionate affair with a beautiful starlet, all while her flamboyant elderly mentor watches closely. Amid a season brimming with secrets, the characters confront whether truth itself becomes the most elusive desire.

The Perfume of Yvonne Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • film within a film
  • great dane
  • open top car
  • homophobia
  • drunken woman
  • woman seduces a man
  • female nudity
  • ferry
  • switzerland
  • lake geneva
  • homosexual
  • algeria
+4 more
  • algerian war
  • 1950s
  • based on novel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Perfume of Yvonne Cast & Characters

Sandra Majani leads the cast as Yvonne Jacquet, with Richard Bohringer as Yvonne's Uncle and Jean-Pierre Marielle as Dr. René Meinthe. Directed by Patrice Leconte; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Patrice Leconte

More films directed by Patrice Leconte, best-rated first: Ridicule, Girl on the Bridge, Man on the Train and The Widow of Saint-Pierre.

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The Perfume of Yvonne Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Yvonne's Perfume” and “The Scent of Yvonne”.

Also known as
  • Yvonne's Perfume
  • The Scent of Yvonne
  • Yvonnes parfyme
  • Аромат Ивонны
  • El perfume de Yvonne
  • Das Parfum von Yvonne
  • Il profumo di Yvonne
  • Ivon kvapas
  • 伊冯娜的香水
  • 이본느의 향기

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The Perfume of Yvonne FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Perfume of Yvonne, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Perfume of Yvonne?

The Perfume of Yvonne runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Perfume of Yvonne released?

The Perfume of Yvonne was released on March 24, 1994.

Who directed The Perfume of Yvonne?

The Perfume of Yvonne was directed by Patrice Leconte.

More films by Patrice Leconte

Who is in the cast of The Perfume of Yvonne?

The Perfume of Yvonne stars Sandra Majani as Yvonne Jacquet, Richard Bohringer as Yvonne's Uncle and Jean-Pierre Marielle as Dr. René Meinthe, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Perfume of Yvonne have a post-credit scene?

No. The Perfume of Yvonne has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Perfume of Yvonne in?

The original language of The Perfume of Yvonne is French.

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