France Télévisions has entrusted the management of its programs to Diego Buñuel, director and former documentary manager at Canal + and then Netflix, who will take office on June 22.
Aged 45, he replaces Nathalie Darrigrand, who left in January on an editorial disagreement. "His vision, his career will be as many assets for France Télévisions and for French television," said Takis Candilis, the group's number two, in a press release.
A documentary specialist
Grandson of director Luis Buñuel, Diego Buñuel was a reporter and director for the Capa agency, and presented The New Explorers on Canal + before taking charge of documentaries on the encrypted channel in 2014. In January 2018, he joined Netflix as documentary manager in Europe.
Thank you @DelphineErnotte and @CandilisTakis for this great opportunity. My TV career started at France Télévision with @drda_officiel and @EnvoyeSpecial. I am honored to join the Public Service and its talented teams.
- Diego L. Buñuel (@TheDiegoBunuel) June 16, 2020"My TV career started at France Télévisions with Roots and Wings and Special Envoy , Diego Buñuel tweeted on Tuesday. I am honored to join the Public Service and its talented teams. "
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