L'ordre du temple solaire (2005)

The Order of the Solar Temple was particularly twisted, apocalyptic, sinister and lethal cult. It had the particularity of recruiting rich people, in France, Switzerland and Quebec. It became famous through a controversial collective suicide in 1994. The cult was led by Jo Di Mambro and Luc Jouret.

Released Dec. 12, 2005 80 min None+

Genres: Crime, Documentary, Drama

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