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AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

2025 · 1h 46m

Overview

The shocking story of Aum Shinrikyo, the doomsday cult that unleashed a deadly nerve gas in Tokyo’s subway system in 1995. Founded by disillusioned yoga teacher Shoko Asahara, Aum transformed into a terrorist organization while Japan’s police and media turned a blind eye. Featuring rare archival footage and an interview with one of Asahara’s former high-ranking disciples. A Sundance premiere.

Director

Ben Braun, Chiaki Yanagimoto

Cast of AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

  • Shoko Asahara
    Shoko AsaharaSelf (archive footage)
  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi KitanoSelf (archive footage)
  • Mikhail Gorbachev
    Mikhail GorbachevSelf (archive footage)
  • Ronald Reagan
    Ronald ReaganSelf (archive footage)
  • Donald Trump
    Donald TrumpSelf (archive footage)