CORDOBA, ARGENTINA – After their plane crashed in the Andes mountains, the survivors of Flight 571, including Roberto Canessa, faced the grim prospect of starvation. Stranded in the snowy wasteland, their meager rations of chocolate, nuts, crackers, and alcohol had run out, and there was no vegetation or animal life at their high elevation.
As desperation set in, some of the survivors resorted to chewing leather and eating foam from the aircraft’s seat cushions. With rescue seeming increasingly unlikely and their strength waning, the survivors eventually made the unthinkable decision to consume the bodies of the deceased in order to stay alive.
The ordeal of Flight 571, which crashed in 1972, has been adapted into a new film called “Society of the Snow.” This harrowing story of human survival and resilience has captured the attention of audiences worldwide.
The survivors’ journey to survive, including the decision to resort to cannibalism in the face of starvation, has been depicted in various forms of media over the years. The film adaptation, directed by J. A. Bayona, provides a compelling and emotional portrayal of the challenges faced by the survivors.
The survivors’ eventual rescue after 72 days sparked a media frenzy, with many questioning how they managed to survive in such treacherous conditions. However, their determination and unwavering spirit of survival prevailed, ultimately leading to their incredible rescue.
Today, the survivors and the families of those who perished continue to commemorate their ordeal. The film “Society of the Snow” serves as a poignant tribute to the indomitable human spirit and the unwavering will to survive in the face of unimaginable circumstances.