FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
Guru (Gourou)
A charismatic self-help coach rises to fame, offering clarity and transformation to thousands — until his influence begins to blur into control, and devotion turns into something far more dangerous.
Director
Yann Gozlan (Black Box)
Actors
Pierre Niney • Marion Barbeau • Anthony Bajon • Christophe Montenez • Holt McCallany
2h 04m • Rated R13 • Psychological Thriller • France, Belgium • In French with Eng subs
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Guru (Gourou)
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At the centre is Pierre Niney in a performance that is both magnetic and deeply unsettling, capturing the delicate balance between charm and menace. The film unfolds as a slow tightening of control, drawing the audience into the same orbit as its followers, where certainty feels comforting — until it doesn’t. It’s a gripping, unnerving look at modern influence, and the fragile line between inspiration and manipulation.
Film Notes
A chilling portrait of influence, charisma, and the cost of blind faith.
In a world searching for answers, Guru steps into the uneasy space where guidance becomes power. Yann Gozlan builds the film with quiet precision, charting the rise of a man who understands exactly what people want to hear — and how far they are willing to follow. What begins as empowerment gradually reveals a more insidious dynamic, where belief is cultivated, dependency encouraged, and individuality quietly eroded.