
L'ordre du temple solaire
2005-12-12 · 80 min · ★ 9.0
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.
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- Directors
- Arnaud Sélignac
- Production companies
- Be-FILMS, RTBF, CAPA
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
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Mathieu DelariveLuc Jouret
Alain FloretJo Di Mambro
Patricia FranchinoDenise Lagrange
Michel Scotto di CarloTanguy Duchatel
Agnès AfriatJocelyne Di Mambro
Rachel DesmarestNicky Dutoit
Frédérique TirmontEdith Vuarnet
Marc AmyotTony Dutoit
Swann ArlaudPatrick VuarnetTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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