Society of the Snow

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Society of the Snow

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Released Dec 22, 2023

2h 24m

Drama

Adventure

Biography

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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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Critics Consensus

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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Audience Says

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

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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

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Emma Fraser

Little White Lies

Bayona ensures this is now the definitive version of this air disaster.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 16, 2024

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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

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Barbara Goslawski

Exclaim!

Society of the Snow rises above a run-of-the-mill survival story.

Rated: 7/10

Apr 4, 2024

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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

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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

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danish

Inspiring. Beautifully shot. Oscar winner.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/24/23

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Ted C

super good, we cried watching this

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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D B

Society of the Snow is a gut-wrenching look at the fragility of our human existence. When all is stripped away, the cast shows us that compassion, the grit to sacrifice ourselves to help the other is what remains, innate and undaunted. Each loss in the movie tugs at our heartstrings, while each small victory is a moment of great joy. The movie is a journey, but one I gladly undertook.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/21/24

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Julian S

This harrowing true story was adapted into a Hollywood film in 1993. While that version is good, this Spanish-language adaptation is arguably the most powerful.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/20/24

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Jace E

I don't think I've ever seen a survival story as captivating as "Society of the Snow". I could not take my eyes off the screen, even when truly disturbing and terrifying moments passed. The film does an incredible job at capturing the horror of the crash, the difficulty of the cold and hunger, and every other survival element these boys faced. The performances are emotional, the sound is excellent (the snow, the chewing, etc.) and the hair/makeup is perfectly done. If you can, watch this movie in Spanish with English subtitles. It is worth it to feel the performances of each of the actors in their native tongue. When the movie ended, I wanted to see title cards explaining what happened to each survivor. After closer inspection, I realized that the purpose of this story was to honor the living along with the dead. Front to back, a great movie and an incredible story. Best Character: Nando (Honorable mention to Roberto) Best Quote: "There is no greater love than that which gives one's life for one's friends." - Numa Best Scene: Javier's Story. Best Piece of Score: "Found" Note: I didn't realize it while watching the movie, but as I'm listening to Michael Giacchino's score right now, I think it's one of the best of 2023.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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J. A. Bayona

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Enzo Vogrincic

Numa Turcatti

Agustín Pardella

Nando Parrado

Esteban Bigliardi

Javier Methol

Simón Hempe

Coche Inciarte

Rafael Federman

Eduardo Strauch

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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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