AUM: The Cult at the End of the World (2023)
106 min
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.
- Release date
- March 19, 2025
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Charlie Braun, Dan Braun
Trailer
Crew
- Shoko Asahara · Archive footage
- Ben Braun · Director
- Chiaki Yanagimoto · Director
- Ben Braun · Writer
- Chiaki Yanagimoto · Writer
- Ben Braun · Producer
- Dan Braun · Producer
- Josh Braun · Producer
- Rick Brookwell · Producer
- Charlie Braun · Composer
- Dan Braun · Composer
- Yohei Tateishi · Cinematographer
- Keita Ideno · Editor