Miguel Ángel Blanco: Las 48 horas que lo cambiaron todo

Miguel Ángel Blanco: Las 48 horas que lo cambiaron todo (2026)



7.5 2026 93 min —

Director: Jon Sistiaga

This documentary delves into the 1997 kidnapping of Miguel Ángel Blanco, revealing how the terror it sparked ignited a unified wave of defiance that forever reshaped Spain’s battle against ETA violence.

More About This Film

Miguel Ángel Blanco: Las 48 horas que lo cambiaron todo is a Spanish documentary reconstructing the 48 hours surrounding the 1997 kidnapping and murder of Miguel Ángel Blanco. The film uses archival material and testimony to revisit the crisis that generated an enormous public reaction across Spain.

Directed by Jon Sistiaga and Juanjo López, the documentary places the case within its historical and social context. Rather than simply retelling the chronology, it examines the atmosphere of the period, the scale of public mobilization, and the way those days entered Spain's collective memory.

  • Directed by Jon Sistiaga and Juanjo López.
  • Produced by The Tintirin Team.
  • The documentary draws on more than 180 hours of archive material.
  • It includes approximately 30 key testimonies, including María del Mar Blanco, José María Aznar, and King Felipe VI.
  • Netflix released the documentary in Spain in July 2026.

Where to Watch

The documentary is officially available on Netflix in supported territories.

  • Netflix – subscription
  • YouTube – free trailer
  • Prime Video – subscription/rental/purchase where offered
  • Apple TV – rental/purchase where offered
  • Google TV – rental/purchase where offered
  • Plex – subscription/rental/purchase where offered