Movies by Atsushi Sakahara
Welcome to our dedicated selection of films directed by Atsushi Sakahara. Here, you can explore a diverse range of works that highlight Atsushi Sakahara’s unique vision, storytelling style, and contribution to the world of cinema. Whether you’re an avid fan or discovering Atsushi sakahara’s filmography for the first time, this collection will guide you through critically acclaimed masterpieces, hidden gems, and influential titles that have shaped the director’s legacy.
Me and the Cult Leader (2021)
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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.