Beyond Society, a three-episode documentary series created by J.A. The non-fiction project picks up where the feature film Society of the Snow concludes, examining how survivors rebuilt their lives and reunited with the families of those who did not return from the Andes.
Global Premiere Date and Distribution Details
The documentary series previously secured a global premiere in official selection at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, according to festival programmers. Carlos Torres directed the project, while J.A. Bayona, Sandra Hermida, and Belén Atienza served as producers.
Uniting Survivors, Families, and Filmmakers
For the first time in a single work, the three-episode series brings together accident survivors, relatives of the deceased, authors, and filmmakers, according to production notes. Interviewees include writers Piers Paul Read, author of Alive, and Pablo Vierci, author of Society of the Snow. Filmmakers Frank Marshall, who worked on Alive, and J.A. Bayona also contributed testimonies to the project.
Did you know? J.A. Bayona’s feature film Society of the Snow won twelve Goya Awards, received two Academy Award nominations, including Best International Feature Film, and captured the Audience Award in the Perlak section of the 2023 San Sebastián International Film Festival.
Returning to the Valley of Tears
J.A. Bayona stated that the trip aimed to bring a significant chapter of their lives to a close and thank the community, noting that the journey revealed how deeply the true story had intertwined with the fictional characters created for the film.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Beyond Society premiere on Netflix?
Who created and directed Beyond Society?
The series was created by J.A. Bayona and Carlos Torres, with Carlos Torres directing.
Does the series feature the survivors of Flight 571?
Yes, the three-episode project features testimonies from the accident survivors alongside the families of those who did not return.
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