Over a year, director Tatsuya Mori gained exclusive access to Aum Shinrikyo's offices, documenting the cult's internal dynamics after the 1995 subway attack.
Synopsis
Over a year, director Tatsuya Mori gained exclusive access to Aum Shinrikyo's offices, documenting the cult's internal dynamics after the 1995 subway attack.
Synopsis
Hiroshi Araki, a 28-year-old spokesman for Aum Shinrikyo, faces public backlash following the arrest of the cult's leaders for the 1995 sarin gas attack in Tokyo. Filmed between March and November 1996, Tatsuya Mori's documentary provides an inside look at Araki's life and the daily struggles of Aum's followers as they defend their beliefs. The film captures the tension within the group and the societal skepticism they encounter in the aftermath of the attack.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Hiroshi Araki, a key figure in Aum Shinrikyo.
- Find out about Aum's internal dynamics from exclusive access.
- See the aftermath of the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack.
Did You Know
- The film features Hiroshi Araki, a 28-year-old spokesman for Aum.
- Director Tatsuya Mori had exclusive access to Aum's offices for over a year.
- The documentary was released in 1998, three years after the Tokyo subway attack.
- Mori released a sequel, A2, in 2001, focusing on Araki and Aleph.
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Who directed the documentary A?
Tatsuya Mori directed the documentary A.
What was the main focus of the documentary A?
The documentary focuses on Hiroshi Araki, a young spokesman for the Aum Shinrikyo cult, following the arrest of its leaders after the 1995 sarin gas attack.
What was the financial outcome of the documentary A?
Despite its unique perspective, A was not financially successful.
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