Directed and written by Nicolas Pariser, Le Parfum Vert brings together Vincent Lacoste and Sandrine Kiberlain in an adventure crime comedy inspired by the Tintin stories. The film, released in theaters in December 2022, will be broadcast on France 3 on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 9:10 p.m.
During a performance at the Comédie-Française, an actor collapses on stage after being poisoned. His last words, "le Parfum Vert," trigger a series of unexpected events. Martin (Vincent Lacoste), an actor and witness to the murder, becomes the target of a mysterious organization. With the help of Claire (Sandrine Kiberlain), a comic book artist, he attempts to solve this mystery during a journey across Europe.
Part crime thriller, part adventure comedy, Nicolas Pariser has created a fast-paced and inventive film in which the two main characters combine humor, tension, and investigative spirit. The script pays homage to the world of Tintin while setting the story in a contemporary context.
Presented at the Quinzaine des Cinéastes, the film has a unique tone, combining absurd humor and spy intrigue. Sandrine Kiberlain plays a pragmatic and courageous artist, while Vincent Lacoste plays an actor overwhelmed by events. The luminous photography and European settings are reminiscent of classic detective films.
Accessible and lively, Le Parfum Vert is aimed at viewers who enjoy crime comedies, detective stories, and tributes to adventure comics.
Le Parfum Vert
Film | 2022
On television on France 3 on November 3, 2025, at 9:10 p.m.
Comedy, Crime | Running time: 1 hour 41 minutes
By Nicolas Pariser | Starring Sandrine Kiberlain, Vincent Lacoste, Rüdiger Vogler
Original title: Le Parfum Vert
Nationality: France
Le Parfum Vert combines investigation, humor, and adventure, continuing the tradition of European crime fiction that is both lighthearted and thoughtful.
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