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Kumaré

2012 · 86 min

A quietly provocative and surprisingly tender look at belief and belonging, blending gentle satire with genuine human connection.

Directed by
Vikram Gandhi
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Vikram Gandhi, Purva Bedi, Kristen Calgaro
Tagline
The true story of a false prophet
Overview
A documentary about a man who impersonates a wise Indian Guru and builds a following in Arizona. At the height of his popularity, the Guru Kumaré must reveal his true identity to his disciples and unveil his greatest teaching of all.

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Directed by
Vikram Gandhi
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Vikram Gandhi, Purva Bedi, Kristen Calgaro
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Tone
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • faith
  • deception
  • isolation
  • healing
Places
  • suburbs
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour5
Realism9
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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Genres
documentary
Directed by
Vikram Gandhi
Starring
Vikram Gandhi, Purva Bedi, Kristen Calgaro
Runtime
86 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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