Viewer discretion is advised: This film contains references to cannibalism, graphic images, and mild sexual content.
Plot:
Based on a true story, ‘Society of the Snow’ depicts the gripping story of Uruguayan Flight 571. In 1972, carrying 45 passengers and crew, flight 571, en route from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Santiago, Chile, crashed in the Andes Mountains.
The movie follows the survivors’ struggle to survive. Stranded in the alpines, the survivors battled extreme cold and high altitudes, leading to desperate measures for survival, including cannibalism. This is the story of Uraguyan Flight 571 and their 72 days in hell.
Opinions:
Unlike most other aviation movies, ‘Society of the Snow’ is a glimpse into the horrid experience endured by the passengers of flight 571. The general movie and actors were able to successfully embody the panic, stress and struggle of the survivors. The actors have demonstrated a significant achievement by skillfully portraying such complex emotions associated with survival and human instincts, which for victims of a plane crash became apparent during their most challenging moments. Watching the movie alone brings you to a state of panic for the characters and allows you to travel with them through the experiences, as well as making you feel immensely grateful for your own surroundings. Overall personally, this movie was a 10/10 experience, while educating me about a tragic and unfortunate event. Highly recommended!
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