Aum : the cult at the end of the world

Aum The cult at the end of the world

DVD - 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.

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Subjects
Asahara, Shōkō.
Oumu Shinrikyō (Religious organization)
Cults > Japan > History > 20th century.
Terrorism > Japan > History > 20th century.
Cultes > Japon > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Terrorisme > Japon > Histoire > 20e siècle.
documentary film.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Feature films.
Historical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Documentaires.
Films autres que de fiction.
Films historiques.
Genres
documentary film
Documentary films
Nonfiction films
Feature films
Historical films
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Documentaires
Films autres que de fiction
Films historiques
Published
[New York] : Greenwich Entertainment [2025]
Language
English
Japanese
Corporate Authors
Fifth Season (Firm), Submarine Deluxe (Firm), Kino Lorber, Inc
Corporate Authors
Fifth Season (Firm) (production company), Submarine Deluxe (Firm) (distributor), Kino Lorber, Inc
Other Authors
Ben Braun, 1979- (film director), Chiaki Yanagimoto (film producer), Dan Braun, 1961-, Josh (Producer) Braun, Rick Brookwell
Item Description
Based on the book by David E. Kaplan and Andrew Marshall.
Originally released as a documentary film in 2025.
Wide screen.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Format
DVD, region 1, wide screen (1.78:1), 5.1 surround.
Production Credits
Music, Dan Braun, Charlie Braun ; editor, Keita Ideno.

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