The Last Dolphin King (Qué le Pasó al Rey de los Delfines?) is the latest Spanish documentary film, released on Netflix. It traces the career of renowned Spanish dolphin trainer José Luis Barbero and the events leading up to his shocking death in 2015.
He has just been hired as a Vice-President by the prestigious Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta (USA) when a 99-second blurry video is released online. It allegedly shows him abusing the dolphins under his care. This documentary thriller charts the epic rise and fall of Barbero until the moment of his disappearance.
So if you are looking for more documentaries like this to watch. Then check out the list of documentary films and series, we have curated down below.
Also Read: The Last Dolphin King: What Happened to José Luis Barbero? How Did He Die?
Spanish Documentaries Like The Last Dolphin King
Parchís: the Documentary
Parchís was more than the most popular kids’ band in Spain between 1979 and 1985, it was a major social phenomenon. Their success was registered by millions of album sales, worldwide tours, movies and a handful of songs that keep engaging new generations. But how did its protagonists experience it from the inside?
How did they personally live the transition from childhood to adulthood? Was being a member of Parchis an opportunity for personal and career development or was it a lifelong burden? The documentary answers these questions through direct testimonies of its members, as well as those of others who actively participated.
The Alcàsser Murders
The Alcàsser Murders is a 5 episode true crime documentary, which analyzes and investigates one of the most gruesome and controversial crimes in Spanish history. The triple murder in 1992 shook the foundations of Spanish society and crossed borders, not only in its brutality but also because of its shocking broadcast and exploitation by the media.
Twenty-five years have passed and the mystery is still unresolved. The passing of time, instead of shedding light on this case, triggered a whole series of serious rumours about lethal violence, in what the judge described as a ‘journey to horror’. The Alcàsser case is a complicated one, full of controversy and numerous loose ends.
The Path of the Anaconda
El Sendero de la anaconda is a Colombian documentary where, a writer and his anthropologist friend meet communities in the most remote areas of the Amazon jungle, who have resisted change for centuries. It has a runtime of about 1 hour and 13 minutes.
Europe’s Most Dangerous Man: Otto Skorzeny in Spain
In this 1 hour and 7 minutes long documentary, declassified documents reveal the post-WWII life of Otto Skorzeny, a close Hitler ally who escaped to Spain and became an adviser to world presidents. It shows that Hitler’s favourite soldier moved like a fish in water in Franco’s Spain residing in Madrid and Mallorca.
Confidant and irregular agent of the CIA and the Mossad, versatile businessman, arms dealer, representative of the German metallurgical industry in Spain, adviser to Presidents Nasser and Domingo Perón, suspected of collaborating in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and many more crimes under his name.
Broken Idol: The Undoing of Diomedes Díaz
This documentary chronicles Diomedes Díaz’s rise as one of Colombia’s most iconic singers, and his downfall after being accused of killing a fan. He was one of the best singers, whose music brought people together and united the country. But in 1997, he became embroiled in a scandal that permanently disrupted his legacy.
All the documentaries are currently available to watch on Netflix.
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