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.
Eldorado
Séries Mania 2026
French Competition
World premiere
Historical - Dramedy | France, Belgium | 2025
Screened episode(s) : 1, 2 & 3
Format : 6 x 45min
© TOP - The Originals Productions
© TOP - The Originals Productions
© TOP - The Originals Productions
© TOP - The Originals Productions
© TOP - The Originals Productions
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 Houady 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
- Directed By Louis FARGE
- Music Jean-Benoît DUNCKEL
- With Jérémie RENIER, Karim LEKLOU, Laurent CAPELLUTO, Clémentine FARGEAS-SICHLER, Marie COLOMB
- 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