

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…
NR • Documentary, Crime • Movie • 2025 • 1h 46m
Starring: Shoko Asahara, Takeshi Kitano, Mikhail Gorbachev
Director: Ben Braun, Chiaki Yanagimoto
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World
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.
NR • Documentary, Crime • Movie • 2025