Movie

Perfumed Nightmare

★ 7.3(40)19791h 35m

Perfumed Nightmare is streaming on Criterion Channel, MUBI and DocAlliance Films in Canada, and available to rent or buy on DocAlliance Films. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Kidlat Tahimik
Release date: 1979-01-08
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: Tagalog
Status: Released
Country: Philippines
Studio: Kidlat Kulog Productions

Perfumed Nightmare — trailer

About Perfumed Nightmare

Perfumed Nightmare is a 1979 movie in the Documentary and Comedy genres, directed by Kidlat Tahimik, starring Kidlat Tahimik, Mang Fely and Dolores Santamaria. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 40 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Perfumed Nightmare in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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)

Harold Wilson

Self (archive footage)

Helmut Schmidt

Self (archive footage)

Gerald Ford

Self (archive footage)

Henry Kissinger

Self (archive footage)

Neil Armstrong

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

jeepney

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Perfumed Nightmare in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Perfumed Nightmare on Criterion Channel, MUBI and DocAlliance Films. It's also available to rent or buy on DocAlliance Films.

Is Perfumed Nightmare on Netflix?+

Perfumed Nightmare is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel, MUBI and DocAlliance Films.

How long is Perfumed Nightmare?+

Perfumed Nightmare has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Perfumed Nightmare?+

Perfumed Nightmare stars Kidlat Tahimik, Mang Fely, Dolores Santamaria, Georgette Baudry and Katrin de Guia.

When did Perfumed Nightmare come out?+

Perfumed Nightmare is a 1979 movie directed by Kidlat Tahimik.

What genre is Perfumed Nightmare?+

Perfumed Nightmare is Documentary and Comedy film.

Who directed Perfumed Nightmare?+

Perfumed Nightmare was directed by Kidlat Tahimik.