“Festen,” then, may be an appropriate foray into theater for Mr. Kurkdjian. It is part play, part film — and, yes, it is perfumed. Mr. Kurkdjian, the head of an eponymous perfumery, has become known for his olfactory installations and art collaborations. PhotoCalled “The Celebration” in North America, “Festen” is a 1998 Danish film by the director Thomas Vinterberg. In a phone interview with Mr. Teste (with Mr. Kurkdjian’s occasional help translating from French), he noted that the movie’s themes of domestic violence, incest and racism resonate with disturbing poignancy today.

Source: New York Times November 22, 2017 06:56 UTC