Leading French documentary indie producer and distributor ZED (Manuel Catteau), announces a special True Crime focus in its new line-up with four new acquisitions, representing 12 hours of new programs in this booming genre.

HIGHWAY TO HELL: THE STORY OF A $100M FAILURE – A 4 part documentary series of 52 minutes, directed by Clément Godart, Alexandre Mehring & Raphaël  Rouyer, which in the style of “Fargo”, tells the incredible story of Martin Lepage, an ordinary man embarked in an outstanding international drug trafficking operation,  on behalf of Colombian cartels and destined to North American dealers. Produced by Cat & Cie and Incognita Doc for Canal+, the series is slated for completion in  Spring 2023.

INSIDE THE ORDER OF THE SOLAR TEMPLE – Directed by Pierre Morath & Erick  Lemasson this series rewinds the whole story of “The Order of the Solar Temple”  cult. With exclusive access and testimonials, it offers an unprecedented dive into the  mass suicide cult that shook the world 25 years ago. 

This 4×52’ produced by YUZU Productions, Les Productions du Moment (France) & Point Prod (Switzerland) for RTS & Planète+, will be delivered by the end of 2022.

THE SERPENT: CONVERSATION WITH A CRIMINAL – A documentary that unveils the true story behind the real-life criminal Charles Sobhraj who inspired the Netflix show The Serpent. This film is built around the first of its kind conversation with  Charles Sobhraj himself, recorded directly from his jail in total secret for 17  years by the director Jean-Charles Deniau. Produced by ADAMIS Production for  Planète+, the delivery of the film is scheduled for the end of 2022 and will be available in 90’ & 2×45’.

THE JERSEY WAY: INSIDE THE ISLAND’S SCANDALS – From the first crimes committed by a masked rapist in the 1960’s to the political scandal of the 2000s,  this relentless investigation reveals, in four episodes, the deep identity of Jersey island, the last fiscal paradise located in the heart of Europe and held by powerful families who, for 50 years, have managed to cover up an incredible succession of criminal cases. Directed by Dominique Baumard & Antoine Guerre and produced by TDO & Mil Sabords for Planète+, the series will be available in late August 2022.

Charlotte TACHET – Head of distribution and acquisitions said, “As ZED is active in all documentary genres, we were eager to expand our True Crime catalogue, which is in ever-increasing demand. Our producer partners have trusted us with the distribution of these 4 emblematic programs, which have seduced us by the care of their treatment and the quality of their unique accesses. They are  available for pre-sales, and The Jersey Way: Inside the Island’s Scandals, which has  just been finalized, can already be watched.”