Synopsis
While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Miramax
Setting
Australia
Filming locations
Delhi
Crew
Screenplay
Anna Campion, Jane Campion
Québec / French
Québec classification
13 years and over
Content indications
Eroticism
Classification date
January 10, 2000
Trailer
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Festival History
- Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema 2000 generic
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2000 generic
- New York Film Festival 1999 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1999 generic
Titles
| Original title | Holy Smoke | English |
| Québec French title | Le Feu sacré |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) |
Full credits
| Director | Jane Campion |
| Screenplay | Anna Campion, Jane Campion |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
Source: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (CC0-1.0)
