Produced by J.A. Bayona, Netflix Documentary Series ‘Beyond Society’ Examines What Happens After the Survivors of the 1972 Andes Plane Crash Return to Uruguay

The new Netflix documentary series, "Beyond Society" (titled "Más Allá de la Sociedad" in Spanish), recently celebrated its world premiere at the San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 23. This three-part docuseries delves into the aftermath of the harrowing 1972 Andes plane crash, specifically exploring the lives of the survivors upon their return to Uruguay.

The series is the creation of acclaimed filmmaker Juan Antonio Bayona, known for his works such as “Society of the Snow,” “The Impossible,” and “A Monster Calls,” alongside Carlos Torres, recognized for projects like “Pajares & CIA” and “Crims.” Bayona's involvement as a producer lends significant weight to the production, building on his previous narrative explorations of survival and human resilience.

"Beyond Society" is designed to pick up the narrative threads following the initial events depicted in Bayona's related film. It shifts focus from the immediate struggle for survival in the Andes to the complex psychological and social journey of reintegration for those who endured the ordeal. The series promises to offer an intimate look at the long-term impact of such a traumatic experience.

What to watch: The series' exploration of the long-term human impact and societal reintegration of the 1972 Andes plane crash survivors.

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This article is AI-generated and fact-gated. Original reporting: Variety