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Jun 18, 2024 · Holy Smoke | Edmonton Movies. Embed. Synopsis. After arriving in India, a 20-year-old Australian woman ( Kate Winslet ), falls under the influence of an Indian Guru, and joins his cult. P.J. Waters ( Harvey Keitel ), an American deprogrammer, is hired by her family to bring her back home.
Jun 14, 2024 · In Jane Campion’s Holy Smoke!, Kate Winslet may be playing an Australian girl who falls under a guru’s spell while traveling in India, but she’s the true spellbinder of the piece: Whether...
4 days ago · Holy Smoke! is an interesting film (and something of a mess) about a a cult de-programmer who falls in love with a woman that he's trying to save. In one of the strangest moments of the film, Kate Winslet's Ruth tries to kiss Harvey Keitel and is rebuffed, so she pees herself.
Jun 25, 2024 · In 1999, the theme of sex and deprogramming inspired the movie “Holy Smoke!” by Jane Campion, starring Kate Winslet and Harvey Keitel. From X.
Jun 28, 2024 · As the two engage in a battle of wills, their relationship takes unexpected turns that challenge notions of faith, control, and personal identity. At once irreverent and deeply insightful, Holy Smoke! offers a compelling exploration of the complexities of spiritual devotion.
Jun 21, 2024 · Jane Campion is a New Zealand director and screenwriter whose films often focused on women who are outsiders in society. She was best known for the acclaimed films The Piano (1993) and The Power of the Dog (2021). Her other credits included The Portrait of a Lady (1996), Holy Smoke (1999), and Bright Star (2009).
5 days ago · Campion is also known for directing the films An Angel at My Table (1990), The Portrait of a Lady (1996), Holy Smoke! (1998), and Bright Star (2009). She also co-created the television series Top of the Lake (2013) and received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
