Beside Productions could not be prouder of the role it took on Eldorado, the Arte series developed by Alex Berger’s The Originals Productions (The Bureau) out of Paris.  After extensive work in Belgium to re-write and make the project fit into a tight budget, Beside managed 56 days of filming across three countries: 39 days in Belgium, 8 days in France, and 9 days in Ivory Coast to give life to this adventure inspired by true events.  As most of the post-production took place in Belgium, Beside Productions was clearly at the helm of the physical production of the series.

As the first oil crisis shakes the global economy, a Belgian aristocrat and an Italian scientist claim to have discovered a revolutionary method to detect oil… from the sky.
Blending outrageous ambition, brilliant scams, and geopolitical stakes,Eldorado delves into a time when boldness and illusion could move mountains —or drill wells.

Directed by upcoming director Louis Farge, written by Tarek Haoudy and Nacim Mehtar and starring A-List Belgian and French actors such as Jeremie Renier and Cesar-winner Karim Leklou, this period series benefitted from outstanding locations in different parts of the country including at the prestigious Conseil d’Etat, the highest administrative court in Belgium representing the French Assemblée Nationale.

Beside additionally secured the support of RTBF and Wallimage. Set for broadcast on ARTE in 2026.

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