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AUM: The Cult at the End of the World(2025)

  • Documentary
  • Crime

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.

Status:Released
Release Date:Mar 19, 2025
Runtime: 1h 46m

Director:

Ben Braun,Chiaki Yanagimoto

Top Cast

Shoko Asahara

Shoko Asahara

Self (archive footage)

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Self (archival)

Mikhail Gorbachev

Mikhail Gorbachev

Self (archival)

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Self (archival)

Donald Trump

Donald Trump

Self (archival)

Official Videos

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

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