Society of the Snow

“Based on a remarkable true story.”

8.0

2023

2h 23m

DramaHistory

Director: J. A. Bayona

Watch on Netflix

Overview

On October 13, 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, chartered to take a rugby team to Chile, crashes into a glacier in the heart of the Andes.

Trailer

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Cast

Numa Turcatti

Enzo Vogrincic

Numa Turcatti

Fernando "Nando" Parrado

Agustín Pardella

Fernando "Nando" Parrado

Roberto Canessa

Matías Recalt

Roberto Canessa

Javier Methol

Esteban Bigliardi

Javier Methol

Marcelo Pérez del Castillo

Diego Vegezzi

Marcelo Pérez del Castillo

Arturo Nogueira

Fernando Contigiani García

Arturo Nogueira

Adolfo "Fito" Strauch

Esteban Kukuriczka

Adolfo "Fito" Strauch

Daniel Fernández Strauch

Francisco Romero

Daniel Fernández Strauch

Eduardo Strauch

Rafael Federman

Eduardo Strauch

Alfredo "Pancho" Delgado

Valentino Alonso

Alfredo "Pancho" Delgado

Gustavo Zerbino

Tomás Wolf

Gustavo Zerbino

Antonio "Tintin" Vizintín

Agustín Della Corte

Antonio "Tintin" Vizintín

Reviews

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/society-of-the-snow-review-a-harrowing-tale/ "Society of the Snow unquestionably solidifies J. A. Bayona's status as an absurdly underrated filmmaker. One of the most unbelievable, harrowing survival stories ever recreated, brought to life by a truly remarkable ensemble cast, breathtaking cinematography that captures the awe-inspiring yet treacherous landscapes, a deeply stirring score that tugs at the heartstrings, and a plane crash sequence like you've never seen before. The convergence of these elements transforms an admittedly predictable survival piece into a visceral, emotionally resonant experience, urging audiences to reflect on the thoughtfully handled themes of human resilience, beliefs, and perseverance. A must-watch, especially on the big screen if possible." Rating: A-

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Ritesh Mohapatra

Society of the Snow is an incredible yet harrowing survival drama exemplifying true grit and trauma My Score : 90/100 Based on true events and a book by the same name, Society Of The Snow follows the story of a Uruguayan Rugby team whose plane crashes in the Andes Mountains while being on their way to Chile. Society of the Snow is haunting survival drama which accounts for the 70 days of the survivors in the sea of snow between the borders of Argentina and Chile. With a spine chilling screenplay and tragic events that follow, the film never feels 150mins long. I was just a hopeless spectator of the trauma the survivors went through. As gut wrenching and painful it may seem, the film efficiently exemplifies true grit and determination for survival which kept the Uruguyans going. The cinematography is incredibly good capturing some beautiful frames of the landscape while balancing it with tight close-ups that will evoke a sense of claustrophobia in you too. The editing is crisp and sharp wherein the length of the drama never bothered me. Director J.A. Bayona has excelled in focusing on the event rather than deep diving into character studies. His direction is top notch. Its a crime not to highlight the excellent sound design which shifts gears with tragic turn of events. Ensemble performances are fantastic and make it more realistic. The conversations are emotional and dialogues are equally well written which leaves a lasting impression. Overall, With a runtime of 145mins Society of the Snow shines as one of the most eventful screenplays of the genre that makes you gasp for your breath at various junctures of the narrative. It is intense, harsh and quite overwhelming thus making for an intriguing and incredible watch. Survival dramas at its finest. Spain’s Official Entry to the Academy Awards this year and I cant agree more. Instagram & X : @streamgenx

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Chandler Danier

Pass me another piece of Society of the Snow. One shot of them walking the ridge made me nauseous. Mind-bending natural prison takes a while to come to light. Nice and personal, close shots keep the focus on the characters otherwise. Great crash scene. Ooohhhh my ankles.

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