Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

00:43:08,046 --> 00:43:10,883 I have other things on my mind. Go now. 289 00:43:12,718 --> 00:43:15,262 - But, master... - Go now! 290 00:43:30,527 --> 00:43:33,572 Can't I come to work for you, master, can't I? 291 00:43:35,741 --> 00:43:37,910 - Let me think about it. - Master! 292 00:43:39,578 --> 00:43:42,706 I have to learn how to keep smell. 293 00:43:44,207 --> 00:43:48,629 - What? - Can you teach me that? 294 00:43:49,129 --> 00:43:51,423 I shall have to think about it. Now go. 295 00:44:37,803 --> 00:44:39,388 I love you. 296 00:44:45,936 --> 00:44:48,480 I'll give you 50 francs for him. 297 00:44:55,821 --> 00:44:57,447 Grenouille! 298 00:44:57,489 --> 00:45:01,368 Grimal's transaction had a profound effect on all three parties. 299 00:45:01,410 --> 00:45:02,494 Hey, watch out! 300 00:45:06,206 --> 00:45:09,334 Now at least, upon Monsieur Grimal himself. 301 00:45:12,212 --> 00:45:13,964 As for Giuseppe Baldini, 302 00:45:14,047 --> 00:45:18,760 the acquisition of Grenouille miraculously transformed his dwindling business, 303 00:45:18,844 --> 00:45:21,763 even surpassing its former glory. 304 00:45:29,813 --> 00:45:31,982 While at last, for Jean-Baptiste, 305 00:45:32,316 --> 00:45:37,070 the mysterious secret of the perfumers' craft began to unfold. 306 00:45:43,452 --> 00:45:46,038 Now, pay careful attention to what I tell you. 307 00:45:46,079 --> 00:45:47,623 Just like a musical cord, 308 00:45:47,664 --> 00:45:51,585 a perfume cord contains four essences, or notes, 309 00:45:51,627 --> 00:45:54,922 carefully selected for their harmonic affinity. 310 00:45:54,963 --> 00:46:00,427 Each perfume contains three cords: the head, the heart and the base, 311 00:46:00,469 --> 00:46:03,138 necessitating twelve notes in all. 312 00:46:03,764 --> 00:46:06,767 The head cord contains the first impression, 313 00:46:06,850 --> 00:46:10,437 lasting only a few minutes, before giving way to the heart cord: 314 00:46:10,520 --> 00:46:14,274 the theme of the perfume, lasting several hours. 315 00:46:14,316 --> 00:46:17,027 Finally, the base cord: 316 00:46:17,361 --> 00:46:21,198 the trail of the perfume, lasting several days. 317 00:46:25,619 --> 00:46:30,582 Mind you, the ancient Egyptians believed that one can only create a truly original perfume... 318 00:46:30,666 --> 00:46:37,297 by adding an extra note, one final essence that will ring out... 319 00:46:37,798 --> 00:46:40,050 and dominate the others. 320 00:46:42,344 --> 00:46:46,932 Legend has it that a jar was once found in a pharaoh's tomb. 321 00:46:47,015 --> 00:46:50,686 And when it was opened, a perfume was released. 322 00:46:50,811 --> 00:46:53,855 After all those thousands of years, 323 00:46:53,897 --> 00:46:57,985 a perfume of such subtle beauty, and yet such power, 324 00:46:58,068 --> 00:47:01,029 that for one single moment, 325 00:47:01,071 --> 00:47:05,701 every single person on earth believed they were in paradise. 326 00:47:07,369 --> 00:47:10,163 Twelve essences could be identified. 327 00:47:11,206 --> 00:47:15,043 But the thirteenth, the vital one... 328 00:47:16,587 --> 00:47:18,755 could never be determined. 329 00:47:20,549 --> 00:47:21,383 Why not? 330 00:47:23,927 --> 00:47:24,511 Why not?? 331 00:47:24,761 --> 00:47:26,346 What do you mean why not? 332 00:47:27,556 --> 00:47:30,142 Because it's a legend, numskull. 333 00:47:31,435 --> 00:47:32,644 What's a legend? 334 00:47:35,314 --> 00:47:36,273 Never mind. 335 00:48:18,607 --> 00:48:21,151 Jean-Baptiste. Jean-Baptiste. 336 00:48:26,990 --> 00:48:28,283 What's the matter? 337 00:48:28,867 --> 00:48:32,788 I... I have to learn how to capture a scent. 338 00:48:35,457 --> 00:48:37,000 What are you talking about? 339 00:48:37,501 --> 00:48:42,256 I have to learn how... how to capture a scent and "reprose" it forever. 340 00:48:42,506 --> 00:48:45,634 - You mean "preserve". - Yes, teach me that. 341 00:48:46,009 --> 00:48:49,555 Calm down, my boy. Calm down. 342 00:48:50,138 --> 00:48:51,723 We have work to do. 343 00:48:53,517 --> 00:48:58,897 The soul of beings is their scent. You said that, master. 344 00:49:00,274 --> 00:49:01,191 Did I? 345 00:49:01,692 --> 00:49:05,696 I will make as many perfumes as you want. But you have to teach me... 346 00:49:05,946 --> 00:49:08,657 how to capture the smell of all things. 347 00:49:10,075 --> 00:49:11,451 Can you do that? 348 00:49:12,869 --> 00:49:17,374 - Well, naturally. - Then teach me everything you know. 349 00:49:20,711 --> 00:49:23,255 And I'll make you the best perfumer in the whole world. 350 00:49:41,148 --> 00:49:43,108 Imagine, Jean-Baptiste: 351 00:49:43,150 --> 00:49:49,781 ten thousand roses to produce one single ounce of essential oil. 352 00:49:51,617 --> 00:49:57,789 Now, keep them flowing, for the bottom petals will be given to stew, 353 00:49:57,998 --> 00:49:59,666 while I set up the alembic. 354 00:49:59,708 --> 00:50:01,585 And take care. Not to damage them. 355 00:50:01,8...