Holy Smoke (1999)
Release Year: 1999
Nation: Australia
Alternative Title: Humo sagrado, Fogo Sagrado!, Le feu sacré, Holy Smoke!, Holy Smoke - Pyhässä pilvessä, Ieros kapnos!, Szentek és álszentek, Holy Smoke - Fuoco sacro, Swiety dym, Fumo Sagrado, Evadarea, Священный дым, Sveti dim, Sveti dim
Director: Jane Campion
Writer: Anna Campion, Jane Campion
Summary
Directed by Jane Campion in 1999, 'Holy Smoke' is an Australian comedy-drama film that explores themes of religion, cults, and personal freedom. The story follows Ruth Barron, a young woman who becomes involved with an Indian guru during her travels abroad. Her parents, desperate to rescue her from what they perceive as a dangerous cult, hire PJ Waters, a renowned deprogrammer, to intervene. The film is notable for its exploration of cultural differences and the complex dynamics between its characters.