The Holy Man

In this offbeat 1965 Indian comedy-action film, a charismatic con-man named Birinchi Baba claims to be ageless and regales a widower and his daughter with fantastical tales of past encounters with historical figures, leaving the gullible and the skeptical in his wake. As he gains a devoted following, the protagonist's own life is turned upside down by this supposed holy man, forcing him to confront the true nature of his enigmatic figure. Satyajit Ray's direction masterfully balances humor and satire, poking fun at the excesses of spiritualism and the power of storytelling.