Eldorado

Séries Mania 2026

French Competition

World premiere

Historical - Dramedy | France, Belgium | 2025

Screened episode(s) : 1, 2 & 3
Format : 6 x 45min

In the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis, a visionary Belgian aristocrat and an Italian inventor convince Elf Aquitaine that they can detect oil from the air — launching one of the greatest technological illusions in industrial history. A story loosely based on one of the biggest scandals in modern history.

Our take

Led by an impressive cast featuring Jérémie Renier and Karim Leklou, Eldorado masterfully balances tension and humor as it explores the promises and illusions of innovation. Director Louis Farge (Culte, Follow) brings to life a gripping narrative by Tarek Haoudy and Nacim Nehtar, weaving together a high-stakes tale of oil rush, political maneuvering, and industrial scandals.

Created By Tarek HAOUDY, Nacim MEHTAR
Written By Tarek HAOUDY, Nacim MEHTAR, Pauline GUÉNA (ÉPISODES 3 ET 5)
Directed By Louis FARGE
Music Jean-Benoît DUNCKEL
With Jérémie RENIER, Karim LEKLOU, Laurent CAPELLUTO, Clémentine FARGEAS-SICHLER, Marie COLOMB, David MARSAIS
Production TOP - The Originals Productions
Co-producer BESIDE PRODUCTIONS, ARTE France, Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF)
Broadcaster ARTE France, ARTE France, Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF)
International sales TRUE COLOURS