"Eldorado" reignites the scandal of the "sniffer planes" for oil, on Arte.tv

The miniseries by Louis Farge explores the absurdity of the "sniffer planes" scandal, highlighting human denial in the face of climate change. Set in the 1970s, it follows Arnaud de Toledo, a broke aristocrat who, with the help of a pseudo-scientist, believes he can detect water and oil using dubious technology. This narrative reflects on the historical context of rising oil prices and environmental concerns.

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