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Film Based on 1972 Uruguayan Andes Flight Disaster Explained: Society of the Snow Sparks Discussion

Netflix’s “Society of the Snow,” a Spanish-language survival-thriller film directed by J.A. Bayona, has captivated viewers with its compelling portrayal of the 1972 Uruguayan Andes flight disaster. Based on the book by Pablo Vierci, the film offers an accurate and unsensationalized depiction of the tragic events and the subsequent survival of the 16 passengers. The movie’s focus on the emotional truth and resilience of the survivors sets it apart from typical disaster films. The real-life …

Survivor of 1972 Andes Plane Crash Discusses Chilling Pact for New Film

Mendoza, Argentina – To mark the release of Juan Antonio Bayona’s new film ‘Society of the Snow,’ Euronews Culture revisits Fernando Parrado, a survivor of the 1972 ‘Miracle of the Andes’ plane crash to discuss the chilling pact he and fellow passengers made to stay alive. The 1972 plane crash in the Andes Mountains left a lasting impact on the survivors, who resorted to unthinkable measures to stay alive. Parrado reflects on the harrowing experience …

Andes Survivor’s Incredible Tale Retold in Major Netflix Movie, Society Of The Snow

LOS ANGELES – A new Netflix movie is set to release on Jan 4, recounting the incredible survival story of Roberto Canessa and his teammates, who survived a plane crash in the Andes mountains in 1972. Canessa, now 70, has dedicated much of his life sharing the details of this harrowing experience, and he is pleased to see it told once again in the upcoming film. He believes that the story holds important messages for …

Miracle Survivor Recounts Andes Tragedy in Oscar Contender Film

LOS ANGELES, CA – A remarkable survival story that captivated the world in 1972 is now the subject of a major new Netflix movie set to contend for awards, including Oscars. Roberto Canessa, a survivor of a horrifying plane crash in the Andes, has spent most of his life recounting the harrowing tale of perseverance and survival. Canessa, now 70 years old, has welcomed the opportunity for the story to be retold, believing it still …