Miguel Ángel Blanco: The 48 Hours That Changed Spain

This documentary examines the 1997 kidnapping of Miguel Ángel Blanco and the subsequent impact on Spanish society. It focuses on how this event shifted public emotion from fear toward a unified collective resistance, ultimately influencing the national struggle against ETA terrorism.

The film was produced in Spain by Netflix and THE TINTIRIN TEAM, with direction by Jon Sistiaga and Juanjo López. The screenplay was written by Sistiaga and López alongside Javier Carneros Lorenzo. The production features archive footage of Miguel Ángel Blanco and appearances by Felipe VI, María del Mar Blanco, Benito Aguirre, Iñaki Anasagasti, and José María Aznar López, among a credited cast of 36 people.

Released on July 10, 2026, with a runtime of 93 minutes, the film has received a positive reception from its initial viewers. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 7.6/10 based on 14 votes.