Her Smell

Friday, April 12 - Thursday, May 30, 2019

A self-destructive punk rocker struggles with sobriety while trying to recapture the creative inspiration that led her band to success.

Official selection: Toronto Int’l Film Festival; New York Film Festival; AFI Fest (Audience Award Nominee)

“Over and above the furious – and ultimately painfully tender – drama, Perry achieves something of a new, grand version of his own cinematic music.” – The New Yorker

“Moss’ oscillating, energy-devouring performance and the real-time composition of Perry’s scenes make it almost impossible to look away.” – New York Magazine

“Absorbing… Once you’re in there, you go with it. Elisabeth Moss’ commitment, and the burnished bravura of her talent, pull you through.” – Variety


  • Country USA
  • Running Time 135 minutes
  • Distributor Gunpowder & Sky
  • Director Alex Ross Perry
  • Writer Alex Ross Perry
  • Editor Robert Greene
  • Cinematographer Sean Price Williams
  • Cast Elisabeth Moss, Cara Delevingne, Dan Stevens, Agyness Deyn, Gayle Rankin, Dylan Gelula, Ashley Benson

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