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Society of the Snow

Play trailer 2:28 Poster for Society of the Snow R Released Dec 22, 2023 2h 24m Drama Adventure Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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In 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, which had been chartered to fly a rugby team to Chile, crashed in the heart of the Andes. Only 29 of its 45 passengers survived the accident. Trapped in one of the most hostile and inaccessible environments on the planet, they have to resort to extreme measures to stay alive.
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Society of the Snow brings masterful technical skill to bear on its tale of real-life tragedy, but none of that spectacle comes at the expense of its simple, powerful message.

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An outstanding recreation of a grueling true story, Society of the Snow isn't the first film to dramatize these events, but it might be the best.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala Livemint J.A. Bayona's film captures the horrors of a plane crash in the Andes as well as the resilience of the human spirit. Jun 24, 2024 Full Review Rafer Guzman Newsday This is a hard movie to watch, but that's because it's an honest depiction of a harrowing ordeal. Rated: 3/4 Apr 8, 2024 Full Review Emma Fraser Little White Lies Bayona ensures this is now the definitive version of this air disaster. Rated: 4/5 Feb 16, 2024 Full Review Nelson Acosta Koimoi Bayona uses his many talents as a director to lead his team into a frightening and hopeful place in this survival tale of man against nature. Rated: 4/5 Jul 3, 2024 Full Review Barbara Goslawski Exclaim! Society of the Snow rises above a run-of-the-mill survival story. Rated: 7/10 Apr 4, 2024 Full Review Silvia Mariscal Film Inquiry Society of the Snow delivers a powerful narrative that transcends the screen, prompting audiences to contemplate the depths of human endurance and compassion in the face of adversity. Apr 2, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Valerie This was beautifully shot and gave a poignant and non-sensationalized account of this true story. The acting was incredible and I appreciated how they acknowledged every person in the crash. I hope the survivors felt that this successfully represented their experience. Seeing the pictures of the real survivors at the end made me cry, plus the scene where the father is reading the names of the survivors and his son is one of them. *tears* Bravo to this excellent film. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/07/24 Full Review danish Inspiring. Beautifully shot. Oscar winner. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/24/23 Full Review Matt H So good. So brutal. I love that it wasn't in English. For me it added more depth. The Plane crash was insane. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/25 Full Review Müberra Ö Realistic, raw. The acting, casting, cinematography, directing and production are all masterfully done. If it wasn't in Spanish, we would have seen many nominations and awards at major ceremonies like the Oscars. I even read that, initially, they struggled to secure funding for the movie due to the language. I'm glad Netflix stepped in, allowing us to experience this masterpiece. Throughout the movie, you feel as though you're right there with them in their struggle for survival, moving from one emotion to the next. I haven't had such an emotional experience with a movie in a long time. The lines were truly like poetry; Spanish speakers must have felt it even more. Honestly, I only saw a post of a scene on social media. It was so moving that I decided to watch it without knowing anything else. Only toward the end of the movie did I realize that it must be an adaptation of a real event, because the details felt too realistic to be imaginary. After watching the movie, I read that they interviewed all the survivors and their families for over 100 hours. It makes sense because the effort put into the movie was definitely reflected in the viewing experience. I think it’s a challenging task to create a two-hour survival movie that keeps the audience engaged without becoming bored, but they absolutely succeeded. They made me feel every moment, and I was captivated from start to finish. It's actually not just a survival movie. It is a movie of friendship, solidarity and love. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/25 Full Review Gerard M I was really expecting this to be another bland survival story but boy was aI wrong. The cinematography was excellent. The character development was also very good so you felt an emotional connection to the characters. Sometimes the pacing of these movies overshadows the actual plot, and while there were some moments of the story dragging, overall it was exciting most of the way through. They didn't shy away from gore as well. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/25 Full Review Will B Definitely worth watching this, a real life story of a plane crash and how they survived for over two months in the Andes. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/05/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, which had been chartered to fly a rugby team to Chile, crashed in the heart of the Andes. Only 29 of its 45 passengers survived the accident. Trapped in one of the most hostile and inaccessible environments on the planet, they have to resort to extreme measures to stay alive.
Director
J. A. Bayona
Producer
Belén Atienza, Sandra Hermida
Screenwriter
J. A. Bayona, Nicolas Casariego, Jaime Marques Olarreaga, J. A. Bayona, Bernat Vilaplana, Jaime Marques Olarreaga, Nicolas Casariego
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
El Arriero Films, Apaches Entertainment, Cimarrón Cine, Benegas Brothers Productions, Telecinco Cinema
Rating
R (Violent/Disturbing Material|Brief Graphic Nudity)
Genre
Drama, Adventure, Biography
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 22, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 4, 2024
Runtime
2h 24m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
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