A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair

A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair

2022 Age 15+

Was Florence Cassez the mastermind of a kidnapping ring? Or a victim of corruption? This documentary examines one of Mexico's most controversial cases.

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Genres

Crime, Documentary, Drama

Streaming On

 

Countries (outside of the US)

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, The Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Turkey, South Africa

Available Languages (Netflix)

Brazilian Portuguese, English, French - Dubbed, Polish, Spanish

Available Subtitles (Netflix)

English Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese,

Seasons

Season 1

Was Florence Cassez the mastermind of a kidnapping ring? Or a victim of corruption? This documentary examines one of Mexico's most controversial cases.

Episodes

The Kidnapping - 2022

Florence Cassez recounts how she met Israel Vallarta and their televised arrest in 2005, when Mexico was going through a security and kidnapping crisis.
- Aug. 25, 2022, 4 a.m.

The Setup - 2022

In 2006, head of public security Genaro García Luna is asked on live TV about the staging of the arrest. A businessman becomes part of the investigation.
- Aug. 25, 2022, 4 a.m.

Valeria's Mirror - 2022

The kidnappings are questioned when the victim's testimonies show inconsistencies. Florence's parents detail the legal battle they went through.
- Aug. 25, 2022, 4 a.m.

The Year of Mexico in France - 2022

Exclusive interviews with ex-Presidents Nicolas Sarkozy and Felipe Calderón detail the political turmoil caused by the case between France and Mexico.
- Aug. 25, 2022, 4 a.m.

The Corrupting Effect - 2022

In 2013, an appeal made to the Supreme Court results in Florence's release. In 2021, a presidential decree prompts a review of Israel's case.
- Aug. 25, 2022, 4 a.m.