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Bhagwan - Die Deutschen und der Guru

2020Movie1 h 30 min

Documentary
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A nostalgic, quirky documentary movie about a real life story and faith and meaning.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

The film tells the fascinating story of the rise and fall of Indian guru Bhagwan for the first time from the perspective of his German followers. What was it about the man they called and worshiped Osho that fascinated them? And why did they give up everything in order to be able to follow their idol to India and the USA? The documentary filmmaker Jobst Knigge managed to win the trust of some sannyasin. They tell their very personal story and give a deep insight into their life with the charismatic guru in the 70s and 80s.

Feels like

  • Cult Documentary
  • Spiritual Obsession
  • Historical Biography
  • Psychological Portrait
  • Nostalgic Era Study
  • Charismatic Leadership
  • German Perspective
  • Counter-Culture History
  • Intimate Testimonies

Crew

Directed by
Jobst Knigge
Produced by
Loraine Blumenthal, Fabian Motz
Music by
Hush Hush

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Facts

October 2, 2020 · 1 h 30 min · Sexual Content, Drug Use

Released
October 2, 2020
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Documentary
Original language
German
Made in
Germany

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Is Bhagwan - Die Deutschen und der Guru worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Bhagwan - Die Deutschen und der Guru plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Bhagwan - Die Deutschen und der Guru in English?

German

No, it was made in German.