France tv distribution has boarded international sales for “Deep Blue Horizons – Exploring the Seas,” a documentary series hosted by journalist and explorer Diego Buñuel.
A reboot of France Televisions‘ iconic wildlife format “Thalassa,” the factual title is being unveiled to buyers at Mipdoc in Cannes.
In the series, Buñuel embarks on a journey from Peru to Australia, and discovers people whose lives depend on the sea. The French program highlights the dangers that threaten seas and oceans, including the pollution, overfishing and global warming; as well as portrays activists and locals who fight to preserve them. The episodes showcase the depths of the Pacific from Peru to Ecuador, Polynesia,
Australia and the Arctic.
“Being underwater, for me who’s been diving all my life, is incredible. I feel like I’ve been
invited into another world, where the rules aren’t the same,” said Diego Buñuel, who previously headed Netflix’s documentary division in Europe and hosted Canal+’s hugely popular documentary series “Les nouveaux explorateurs.”
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“We talk about Planet Earth, but we should say Planet Sea, because the oceans cover the vast majority of the globe. And as we explore them, we realize that we’re not the only beings with special characteristics,” Buñuel said. “It’s an invitation to respect. Because if animals and plants manage to find a balance with their environment, then we can too.”
Julia Schulte, SVP of international sales at France tv distribution, said “Buñuel takes us on pure adventures in our planet’s oceans in (“Deep Blue Horizons”), discovering amazing wildlife, breathtaking landscapes and the people dealing with the elements.”
“As a modern and updated reboot of our very successful ‘Thalassa’ brand, with more thrills, bigger challenges, but also ecological aspects, we believe that this new factual franchise will also amaze young viewers on its journeys around our fascinating and beautiful oceans,” Schulte continued.
The documentary series will premiere on France 5 and is being produced by france.tv studio.
