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AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

NR20251h 46mChiaki Yanagimoto,Ben Braun

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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.

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What is AUM: The Cult at the End of the World (2025) about?

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.

Who stars in AUM: The Cult at the End of the World?

AUM: The Cult at the End of the World stars Shoko Asahara (Self (archive footage)), Takeshi Kitano (Self (archive footage)), Mikhail Gorbachev (Self (archive footage)), Ronald Reagan (Self (archive footage)), Donald Trump (Self (archive footage)). The film was directed by Chiaki Yanagimoto.

How long is AUM: The Cult at the End of the World?

AUM: The Cult at the End of the World has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated NR.

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