Perfumed Nightmare

Perfumed Nightmare

Directed by Kidlat Tahimik

Produced by Kidlat Kulog Productions, American Zoetrope

197995 min7.2 / 10

A wry, essayistic documentary-comedy that traces one man's disillusionment as Western dreams collide with reality, blending personal narrative with cultural critique.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Perfumed Nightmare sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Does Perfumed Nightmare end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Perfumed Nightmare violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Perfumed Nightmare easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Perfumed Nightmare scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

81/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity88

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise81

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Perfumed Nightmare

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Perfumed Nightmare

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Perfumed Nightmare, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Perfumed Nightmare, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Perfumed Nightmare, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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