Introduction
In 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, carrying a rugby team to Chile, tragically crashed in the remote Andes mountains. The survivors, stranded in the harsh and unforgiving environment, were forced to rely on their resourcefulness and resilience to endure. Their story is one of courage, determination, and the indomitable human spirit.
“Society of the Snow,” a Spanish survival thriller film directed by J.A. Bayona, retells this harrowing tale of survival. The film follows a group of young rugby players and their families as they struggle to cope with the aftermath of the crash. Facing the daunting task of survival in the face of extreme adversity, the survivors must confront their deepest fears and make unimaginable sacrifices.
Engaging Content
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The film’s captivating narrative, coupled with its stunning visuals, immerses the audience in the survivors’ ordeal, leaving a lasting impact.
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The performances from the cast are exceptional, bringing to life the characters’ struggles and triumphs with authenticity and emotional depth.
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The film’s exploration of themes such as survival, friendship, and the human spirit is both thought-provoking and deeply moving.
A film that will stay with you long after the credits roll
“Society of the Snow” is a powerful and moving film that tells the story of resilience, friendship, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. The film’s director, J. A. Bayona, has done a masterful job of recreating the harrowing events of the Andes plane crash and the survivors’ struggle to stay alive. The cast of the film is also excellent, with each actor giving a memorable performance.
Why you should watch “Society of the Snow”
- It’s a gripping and suspenseful story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
- It’s a powerful and moving film that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
- It’s a story of hope and survival that will inspire you.
When and where to watch “Society of the Snow”
“Society of the Snow” will be released on Netflix on January 4, 2024.
Who’s in the cast of Society of the Snow?
Here are the actors who play the real-life rugby players:
- Enzo Vogrincic Roldán (Yosi, the Regretful Spy) as Numa Turcatti
- Matías Recalt (Apache: The Life of Carlos Tevez) as Roberto Canessa
- Agustín Pardella as Nando Parrado
- Tomas Wolf as Gustavo Zerbino
- Diego Vegezzi (Toublanc) as Marcelo Pérez
- Esteban Kukuriczka (Habitación Disponible) as Adolfo “Fito” Strauch
- Francisco Romero as Daniel Fernández Strauch
- Rafael Federman (The Sleepwalkers) as Eduardo Strauch
- Felipe González Otaño (Young Hunter) as Carlitos Páez
- Agustín Della Corte as Antonio “Tintín” Vizintín
- Valentino Alonso (Once) as Alfredo “Pancho” Delgado
- Simón Hempe (Intertwined) as José Luis “Coche” Inciarte
- Fernando Contigiani García (Argentina, 1985) as Arturo Nogueira
- Benjamín Segura as Rafael “el Vasco” Echavarren
- Rocco Posca (Bigli) as Ramón “Moncho” Sabella
Additional Information
- Release date: December 15, 2023 , on Netflix on January 4, 2024.
- Director: J.A. Bayona
- Cast: Enzo Cilenti, Álvaro Morte, Carolina Bona, Federico Balza
- Genre: Survival thriller
- Running time: 2 hours 24 minutes
- Language: Spanish
Conclusion
“Society of the Snow” is a powerful and moving film that tells a remarkable story of human resilience and survival. It is a must-see for anyone interested in true stories of courage and determination.
*Is Society of the Snow based on a book?
Yes, it’s an adaptation of the 2008 book La Sociedad de la Nieve (Society of the Snow) by author and journalist Pablo Vierci, who was a college classmate of the plane crash survivors. Vierci also co-wrote I Had to Survive: How a Plane Crash in the Andes Inspired My Calling to Save Lives with survivor Roberto Canessa.
“I discovered the book while we were preparing The Impossible, and I immediately thought that I wanted to make it into a film,” Bayona told Netflix. “We put the project together over a period of more than 10 years, developing an approach to the story while working closely with Pablo Vierci.”
Is Society of the Snow based on a true story?
Yes, it’s based on the crash of Flight 571 and the survivors’ accounts of their harrowing days spent in the Andes Mountains. “The starting point for our work has always been the profound impact that the real event — as well as reading Pablo’s book — had on us,” Bayona said. “We had a feeling that this story had not been truly told.” In making the film, Bayona and his creative team talked extensively with the survivors and with the victims’ families. “It has been a privilege to be able to talk to them,” Bayona said.