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Guru (2026) screening

Presented by Alliance Francaise

Guru (2026)

Wednesday, 1 April 2026
7:30 pm
Rating: NC16Film ScreeningFrancophonie Film Festival
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In French with English subtitles Guru had its world premiere at The American Film Festival in Los Angeles and attracted strong attention when it hit theaters in early 2026, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about French films of the season. Starring Pierre Niney (The Count of Monte-Cristo, Yves Saint-Laurent, Black Box) as a charismatic and manipulative self-help guru, the psychological thriller was praised for its provocative take on influence, power and the cult of personality. Critics highlighted Niney’s committed performance, and the movie drew large audiences, topping the French box office during its opening weeks.

Guru (2025)

High school dropout-turned-master of manipulation, Matt Vasseur has become a superstar life coach, leading crowds of avid followers in highly-choreographed, super-charged motivational events. Then a senate committee forms, demanding that coaches have actual credentials, and Matt’s celebrity status slowly begins to falter...