Netflix is known for its real-life documentaries and movies based on the darkest incidents. Recently, another trending movie on Netflix, “Society of the Snow” gained attention for a linkup with a real survival story of a Uruguayan rugby team from a crashed plane stuck on glaciers in 1972. Let’s unfold the past traits and take a glimpse of how these survivors faced the horrifying experiences and beat the dead bed of their lives.
“Miracle in The Andes” – Iconic Survival Story
The thrilling incident of the 1972 plane crash was so devastating and breathtaking that it was given the name of Miracle in the Andes. What exactly happened? In 1972, a plane called Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, carrying 45 passengers, flew on the way to Chile for a national championship match. Unfortunately, while flying over the Andes Mountain range on the journey, a huge turbulence occurred that put the aeroplane down.
Due to worse weather conditions, this plane was forced to land in Mendoza, Argentina, overnight. The next afternoon, on Oct. 13, the plane took off for Santiago, crossing the heart of the Andes and flying through lower mountain ranges. However, after an hour, the pilot made a mistake in locating his destination and began to descend with clearance from air traffic control before the plane made it out of the Andes. At last, it didn’t cope with the ridge line and struck a mountain, damaging both wings and gradually losing the tail. The plane’s front end slides down the mountain before entering the valley at the top altitude of approximately 11,500 feet. Only 16 survivors remain alive after 72 days of stranding in dangerous circumstances of subzero temperatures, avalanches, and starvation.
How Does “Society of the Snow” Movie Capture Spine-Thrilling Incidence?
If you feel that the plane crash was the most tragic part of Miracle in the Andes, wait for the survivors’ stories of fighting for their lives. Society of the Snow: Who Were We on the Mountain? a survival thriller movie released in 2023 on Netflix, Directed by Spanish filmmaker J.A. Bayona, recreates the entire incident with real stories of survivors and how horrifying it was. The movie was nominated for Best International Feature Film.
The film got an appreciation for the best cinematography and strategic depiction of the incident. It captures the emotional and stressful grief of survivors who are trapped under hunger, fear, and uncertainty. Every scene will fill your eyes with tears to see 16 humans beating glacier challenges, hoping to get rescued.
No Regret Of Eating Friend’s Body – Survivor of Incident
“I thought if I would die, I would be proud that my body would be used for someone else,”
Dr. Roberto Canessa said in a new interview
The plane was carrying 45 passengers, and while only 16 passengers were alive, a survivor made a shocking revelation of eating a friend’s dead body to stay alive. It was horrifying to imagine, however, on the top altitude where no warm clothes were available, no food and water; survivors had to consume frozen flesh to beat hunger forcefully. In interviews, he shared that he had no regret in doing that as we got our lives back; if I had died, people would still have done the same with me.
Almost 14 survivors are still alive and share their opinions on movies by recalling their untold stories. While few details are missed in movies, still, Society of the Snow: Who Were We on the Mountain? touched the thrilling incident with the best cinematography, dress, styling, and impactful dialogues. Filmmakers try to incorporate small details to make the cast look like a real survivor stuck on glaciers for 72 days.
Rescue Operation – Back To The Real World!
As every struggle comes to an end one day, these Andes survivors beat death through two helicopter rescue operations. Three of the survivors who were still alive — Canessa, Nando Parrado, and Antonio hiked the mountain to seek help and find food for survival; after 10 days of searching, they found a Chilean person named Sergio Catalan, who informed nearby authorities about the whole incident. The next day, helicopters began evacuating the remaining 14 survivors in two trips for better evacuation. Most of the survivor’s families thought that they had died in a plane crash; however, witnessing them alive was like a miracle.
An Unforgettable Incident!
More than 50 years passed; however, the release of Society of the Snow: Who Were We on the Mountain? make people remember the whole incident once again. It was an inspiring yet emotional breakdown event in history.
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