The Olfactory System
1997, Chinese. Directed by Tom Lin.
A white collar worker is kidnapped on the way back home. The kidnapper gives lectures to him on the interrelationships among the five senses, and points out the importance of the olfactory system. Nomination for Best Short Film, 34th Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan | Outstanding Short Film, 21st Golden Harvest Awards | Outstanding Narrative Film, Taipei Film Awards 1997
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Who directed The Olfactory System?
The Olfactory System (1997) was directed by Tom Lin.