Me and the Cult Leader: A Modern Report on the Banality of Evil (2021)

Cast

• Hiroshi Araki - self
• Shoko Asahara
• Atsushi Sakahara
• Takako Sakahara
• Takeshi Sakahara

Keywords

aum shinrikyo, road movie, aleph, aum

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Me and the Cult Leader: A Modern Report on the Banality of Evil about?

Atsushi Sakahara, a victim of the 1995 sarin gas attack in Tokyo's subway system, travels with Hiroshi Araki, an executive of Aleph (formerly Aum Shinrikyo), the attack's perpetrators, visiting their respective hometowns and the university they both attended. Conversations unfold, building intimacy: we learn why Araki joined the infamous organization led by Shoko Asahara and why, still, Araki remains an executive member of the cult, even though he was not directly involved in any of the crimes.The beginning of a friendship, a trip for redemption, or the confirmation that each human has to go their own way.

Who directed Me and the Cult Leader: A Modern Report on the Banality of Evil?

Me and the Cult Leader: A Modern Report on the Banality of Evil was directed by Atsushi Sakahara.

Who stars in Me and the Cult Leader: A Modern Report on the Banality of Evil?

Me and the Cult Leader: A Modern Report on the Banality of Evil stars Hiroshi Araki, Shoko Asahara, Atsushi Sakahara, Takako Sakahara, Takeshi Sakahara.

How long is Me and the Cult Leader: A Modern Report on the Banality of Evil?

Me and the Cult Leader: A Modern Report on the Banality of Evil has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).

What genre is Me and the Cult Leader: A Modern Report on the Banality of Evil?

Me and the Cult Leader: A Modern Report on the Banality of Evil is a Documentary, Crime, History film.

Where was Me and the Cult Leader: A Modern Report on the Banality of Evil produced?

Me and the Cult Leader: A Modern Report on the Banality of Evil was produced in Japan.