Film
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World
United States- Age rating
- NR
- Director
- Ben Braun
- Year
- 2025
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.
Top cast
Directed by
Ben Braun, Chiaki Yanagimoto
Produced by
Josh Braun, Ben Braun, Rick Brookwell, Chiaki Yanagimoto