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La Paca on the Screen: Between Fascination and Responsibility

The Challenge of Turning Mallorca Crime Stories into Film

Films about Mallorca’s crime history can inform, but they can also romanticize violence and reinforce stereotypes.

Published: May 25, 2026
La Paca on the Screen: Between Fascination and Responsibility

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What is the issue with filming crime stories set in Mallorca?

Crime stories can help audiences understand a period of local history, but they can also romanticize violence or repeat old stereotypes. In Mallorca, that matters because the island is also home to the people and neighborhoods affected by drug trafficking and stigma. A careful film can add context, while a careless one can turn real suffering into spectacle.

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