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ETERNAL

ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST. Eternal tells the story of the unexpected encounter between Sara Kone, a young single nurse from an impoverished neighborhood and Yann Brenner, a wealthy real estate heir who just got divorced. Following a routine visit, Yann is told that he only has less than 12 months to live due to a liver cancer diagnosis; as he fights for his survival, Yann hires Sara as his in-home nurse but little does he know that Sara’s presence will completely change his life ...

  • Abdoulahad Wone
    Director
    Dérapages, Tundu Wundu
  • Alexandra Amon
    Writer
  • Ani Mireille Eliam
    Writer
  • TV D'ORANGE ORANGE COTE D'IVOIRE
    Producer
  • ZIV PRODUCTIONS
    Producer
    Chroniques Africaines, 20.30.40. Boutique Hotel
  • Alexandra Amon
    Key Cast
    "Sara Kone"
    Fix Us ( Netflix )
  • Olivier Kissita
    Key Cast
    "Yann Brenner"
    Drôle ( Netflix FR), CACAO ( Canal + Afrique )
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    ETERNEL
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Drama, romance
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 36 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Côte d'Ivoire
  • Country of Filming:
    Côte d'Ivoire
  • Language:
    French
  • Shooting Format:
    4K ( Digital )
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Trace Distribution
    Distributor
    Country: France
    Rights: Video on Demand, Pay Per View
Director Biography - Abdoulahad Wone

Abdoulahad Wone, a Senegalese director and producer, was born on April 22, 1976, in Diourbel. At the age of 22, he made history by becoming the first Senegalese AVID editor, having received his training at INA in 1998. Operating at the intersection of film direction and commercial production, Abdoulahad Wone's company has since secured a prominent position in the Senegalese and regional audiovisual industry.
Renowned for his professionalism, he has been frequently called upon to train technicians working in the field of audiovisual production. Notably, he played a pivotal role in the establishment of the TFM television channel in Senegal.
In 2009, Abdoulahad Wone embarked on the journey of creating his first full-length feature film, "Justice Divine." This film marked the inception of the TUNDU WUNDU project.
At a time when the television series industry was experiencing explosive growth, Abdoulahad Wone once again displayed his commitment to the evolution of locally produced programming. He placed his full focus on the TUNDU WUNDU project, which resonated strongly with Senegalese audiences in 2013. Impressed by the series, A+ acquired the broadcast rights, enabling it to reach a continental audience. Furthermore, with the second season of Tundu Wundu, he secured the award for Best Series at FESPACO 2017.

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