Éric Ellena

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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  Saving paradise

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  Dream Girl: The Making of Marilyn Monroe

  Producer

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  Love Bites

  Producer

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  Les mystères des géants disparus

  Director

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  Légionnaires toujours

  Producer

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  Le mystère des géants disparus

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  Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown

  Producer

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  The Universe of Keith Haring

  Producer

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  In Search of Josephine

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  Tarzan Revisited

  Director

• 2025Love BitesProducer
• 2022Légionnaires toujoursProducer
• 2022Dream Girl: The Making of Marilyn MonroeProducer
• 2021Saving paradiseDirector
• 2020Le mystère des géants disparusWriter
• 2018The Mysteries of the GiantsScript Editor
• 2018Les mystères des géants disparusDirector
• 2017Tarzan RevisitedDirector
• 2016Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the ClownProducer
• 2015The Mystery of the Pink DolphinDirector
• 2012In Search of JosephineDirector
• 2008The Universe of Keith HaringProducer
• 2007The Last Trackers of the OutbackDirector
• —Code Name Lucy: Spies Against NazisProducer