'Society of the Snow' | Date, plot, cast, director and is the film based on 1972 Andes plane crash worth watching
Movie name: Society of the Snow
Platform: Netflix
Country of origin: Spain
Date of release: January 4, 2024
Genre: Survival thriller
Run time: 2 hr 24 mins
'Society of the Snow' is one of the first Netflix releases in the year 2024. The survival thriller film is based on a real flight crash that occurred in 1972 and is an adaptation of Pablo Vierci's book of the same name.
'Society of the Snow' was initially released in Spain on December 15 followed by a theatrical release in the US on December 22. The digital streaming rights were sold to Netflix and the film will premiere globally on Thursday, January 4 at 12 am PT.
What is the plot of 'Society of the Snow'?
'Society of the Snow' is based on the Uruguayan 1972 Andes flight crash. A chartered flight carrying 45 passengers from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Santiago, Chile, crashed in the Andes mountains on October 13, 1972.
The harrowing accident and subsequent survival of some of the passengers have been cinematically portrayed by J.A Bayona in his recent film.
The irreversible mistakes of a co-pilot followed by a deadly crash claimed several lives. Out of 45 passengers and crew, 19 of them were the members of Old Christians Club rugby union team.
During 72 days after the crash, the survivors faced extreme hardships including starvation and avalanches. Several passengers resorted to cannibalism to survive.
When the weather improved, two of the survivors climbed a 15,260 ft mountain peak without any mountaineering gear and hiked for ten days to seek help.
After more than two months after the crash, sixteen remaining survivors were rescued. Their survival saga made headlines worldwide.
Who are the cast members of 'Society of the Snow'?
Enzo Vogrincic
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Enzo Vogrincic, who plays the lead role of Numa Turcatti in 'Society of the Snow' is a 29-year-old actor known for '9' and 'A Twelve-Year Night'.
Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, the young actor is all set to gain global recognition with the Netflix release of 'Society of the Snow'.
Matias Recalt
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Matias Recalt plays the role of Roberto Canessa, one of the few survivors Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crash. He has been a part of TV series such as 'Planners' and 'Apache: The Life of Carlos'.
Agustin Pardella
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Agustin Pardella plays Nando Parrado, another significant character in the survival-thriller movie.
Before starring in 'Society of the Snow', he featured in projects including 'Secrets of Summer', 'Amber', and 'What the Waters Left Behind'.
The cast also includes Esteban Kukuriczka, Francisco Romero, Valentino Alonso, and Tomas Wolf, among others.
Who is the director of 'Society of the Snow'?
The nail-biting survival thriller film is directed by accomplished Spanish director J.A. Bayona. He is best known for directing supernatural horror film 'The Orphanage' (2007) and disaster drama film 'The Impossible' (2012).
He directed the sci-fi adventure film 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom', the fifth installment of the 'Jurassic Park' franchise. He is also known for directing the first two episodes of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'.
Is 'Society of the Snow' worth watching?
The film is based on a true incident and makes an honest attempt to tell one of the most horrifying survival tales in the history of mankind.
The key cast primarily features Argentine and Uruguayan actors. The film has received rave reviews so far with a rating of 8/10 on IMDb and 91% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
"What (Bayona) has made is a story of how humanity comes together for each other in the worst of circumstances, how faith can see us through, and the sheer will to live involved in just simply pulling off a miracle by never giving up," Deadline reviewed the film.
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