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.
In 1972, a Uruguayan rugby team's plane crashes high in the remote Andes mountains. Facing starvation, freezing temperatures, and immense grief, the survivors must band together and resort to extreme measures to stay alive. Over 72 harrowing days, they grapple with their humanity and the will to survive against impossible odds. This film chronicles their incredible ordeal and ultimate rescue.
Society of the Snow has been widely acclaimed for its visceral portrayal of survival, its respectful handling of the tragedy, and its stunning cinematography. Critics have praised its emotional depth, harrowing realism, and the powerful performances of its largely unknown cast, often highlighting it as a more immersive and empathetic take on the well-known story.
Google audience: Viewers overwhelmingly praised the film's authenticity and the emotional depth of the survivors' story. Many highlighted the stunning visuals and the intense, gripping nature of the survival narrative. The respectful and humanistic approach to the tragedy was also a common point of appreciation.
Nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards; Won 12 Sur Awards, including Best Film.
The film uses Spanish as its primary language, differing from previous English-language adaptations of the same event. Director J.A. Bayona insisted on filming in Spanish to honor the origin of the story and its Uruguayan and Argentine protagonists.
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