Society of the Snow

"Based on a remarkable true story."

2023 2h 23m ES

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★8.0TMDB · 3,658

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Synopsis

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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.

“Based on a remarkable true story.”

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Cast

Enzo Vogrincic
Numa Turcatti
Agustín Pardella
Fernando "Nando" Parrado
Matías Recalt
Roberto Canessa
Esteban Bigliardi
Javier Methol
Diego Vegezzi
Marcelo Pérez del Castillo
Fernando Contigiani García
Arturo Nogueira
Esteban Kukuriczka
Adolfo "Fito" Strauch
Francisco Romero
Daniel Fernández Strauch

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: J. A. Bayona
Writers: Bernat Vilaplana, J. A. Bayona, Jaime Marques
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Spain, United States of America

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MONEY

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Mid-budget at $66M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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MONEY

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Earned back only 0% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Spain, United States of America.

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CAST

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245+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by J. A. Bayona, shot by Pedro Luque. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Giacchino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jaume Martí shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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The take

J. A. Bayona directs. Pedro Luque behind the camera. Michael Giacchino scores. Jaume Martí cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Spain, United States of America. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Mid-budget at $66M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
2Earned back only 0% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
3Released 3 years ago.
4International production across 2 countries: Spain, United States of America.
5245+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.
6Directed by J. A. Bayona, shot by Pedro Luque. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Original score by Michael Giacchino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
8Editor Jaume Martí shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
9Enzo Vogrincic and Agustín Pardella and Matías Recalt carry the top of the cast.
10Marketing tagline: "Based on a remarkable true story.".
11IMDB entry: tt16277242 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
12Classified under 19 themes, including "rescue", "friendship", "based on novel or book", "prayer".

The technical file

Cinematography: Pedro Luque
Original score: Michael Giacchino
Editing: Jaume Martí
Production design: Alain Baineé
Costume design: Julio Suárez
Makeup / hair: Natalia Azambuya
VFX supervisor: Laura Pedro
Runtime: 143 min · 2h 23m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $65,500,000
Box office: $1,281
Return: 0% of budget
Original language: ES
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Society of the Snow (2023)

Awards

Goya Award for Best Film

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Manuel São Bento2023-12-30
★ 8/10
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-
Ritesh Mohapatra2024-01-06
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
Chandler Danier2024-01-08
★ 9/10
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.