Patrick Süskind

Patrick Süskind (born March 26, 1949) is a German writer and film script author.

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March 26 - 1949 - German

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He was born in Ambach am Starnberger See, near Munich in Germany. He studied Medieval and Modern History at the University of Munich and in Aix-en-Provence from 1968-1974. In the '80s he worked as a screenwriter, for "Kir Royal" and "Monaco Franze" among others. He is the author of the internationally acclaimed bestseller ' (1985). He is also the author of a play, "The Double Bass" (1980), "The Pigeon" (1988), "Mr. Summer's Story" (1991), "Three Stories and a Reflection" (1996).

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Ambach am Starnberger See - Munich - Germany - University of Munich - Aix-en-Provence - 1985 - 1980 - 1988 - 1991 - 1996

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Süskind lives reclusively in Munich, rarely granting interviews or enjoying any aspect of his fame.

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His works include:

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• Perfume
• Mr. Summer's Story
• The Pigeon
• Double Bass
• Three Stories and a Reflection

A movie based on Perfume is currently in the works and is scheduled to release in 2006.

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