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Éric Ellena (b. 1946)

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Birthplace:
Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Born:
October 1, 1946

Biography from TheMovieDB

Éric Elléna is the co-founder and producer at French Connection Films, a Paris-based production company renowned for its high-quality documentaries and international co-productions. Known for his warm, ever-present smile that lights up every room, he has directed and produced numerous acclaimed documentaries, including *The Last Trackers of the Outback*, which won the Public's Choice Award at the 2008 FIFO Pacific International Documentary Film Festival in Tahiti. Beyond his keen intelligence and creativity, Éric possesses remarkable physical strength, a trait that has served him well in the demanding world of documentary filmmaking, often taking him to remote and challenging locations. Whether carrying heavy equipment across rugged terrain or enduring harsh filming conditions, his resilience and endurance are as impressive as his storytelling. As a visionary leader, Éric continues to inspire and drive the company's mission to educate, engage, and entertain audiences worldwide.

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Film Production

Director:
2007  The Last Trackers of the Outback
2012  In Search of Josephine
2015  The Mystery of the Pink Dolphin
2017  Tarzan Revisited
2018  The Mysteries of the Giants

Producer:
2007  The Last Trackers of the Outback
2008  The Universe of Keith Haring
2012  In Search of Josephine
2015  The Mystery of the Pink Dolphin
2016  Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown
2017  Tarzan Revisited
2018  The Mysteries of the Giants
2022  Dream Girl: The making of Marilyn Monroe
2022  Légionnaires toujours
2025  Love Bites

Script Editor:
2007  The Last Trackers of the Outback
2008  The Universe of Keith Haring
2012  In Search of Josephine
2015  The Mystery of the Pink Dolphin
2016  Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown
2017  Tarzan Revisited
2018  The Mysteries of the Giants
2022  Dream Girl: The making of Marilyn Monroe
2022  Légionnaires toujours
2025  Love Bites

Writer:
2007  The Last Trackers of the Outback
2008  The Universe of Keith Haring
2012  In Search of Josephine
2015  The Mystery of the Pink Dolphin
2016  Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown
2017  Tarzan Revisited
2018  The Mysteries of the Giants
2022  Dream Girl: The making of Marilyn Monroe
2022  Légionnaires toujours
2025  Love Bites

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TV Production

Creator:
2018  Les mystères des géants disparus
2021  Merveilles de la nature

Director:
2018  Les mystères des géants disparus
2021  Merveilles de la nature

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