Amazing reaction, thank you for sharing it. Thank you as well for watching it in Spanish. A few facts: Nando made quite a recovery because even when his head swelled with the impact, it was facing the cold metal of the plane when he was left outside because everybody was thinking he was dead or about to die. The cold served as a very cold ice pack to heal the swelling in his head and make him better. Diego Storm (who died during the avalanche) was another medicine student thought after the first night it was a good idea to bring Nando to a warmer area inside the plane. They really tried to make a fire but the winds were very strong and keep putting it down. Also, they didn't have much to burn and it would burn instantly, so instead they gave up the idea to make a fire and instead putting as many layers of clothing as possible. The idea Nando had to want to eat the bodies came out of anger that the pilots' negligence got them to be stuck in the mountain helpless. Let's not forget he lost his mum, sister and 2 best friends. Nando's anger it's what pushed him to want to get out of there no matter what. They were peeing black because of severe dehydration, the snow took ages to melt and the ice was burning their mouths and gums. Numa, when Marcelo died said: they have been waiting for a moment like that, a moment of peace. Marcelo after finding out the government stopped looking for them got very depressed and kind of lost hope. Some of the survivors say that they think when Marcelo was trapped in the snow during the avalanche he let himself die because he could not fulfill his promise that rescue was coming and all of those people were in that plane because he planned the trip. The guilt and despair kill him, the avalanche was just his way to let go of that burden. Fito was the one who thought of making water, glasses to protect their eyes from the reflexion of the sun in the snow and also chose the bodies that would be eaten along with his cousins Daniel and Eduardo. Fito was called the inventor. The cousins how the call themselves were those who carried the biggest burden of all, to know which friend they were eaten and cut that friend to be eaten. Carlitos, the young person who crashed into the suitcases with his car at the airport, was a spoiled child who came from a wealthy family. He was very spoiled, he even had a nanny, after this trip his perspective of life absolutely changed. In the plane, he was in charge of making sure there were not drafts in the plane or reduce the possibility of drafts using the suitcases and plane seats, he was very good at it. He also was the one who made the sleeping bag that Nando and Roberto used to protect them and sleep during their walk to Chile. They had so so so so many cigarettes because in Chile cigarettes were scarce and Javier Methol, the man who lost his wife in the avalanche, worked in a Tabaco company so thought it was a good business to take a lot of cigarettes and sell them in Chile. In those years if you went to Chile with a few dollars or had some out of the market products you were a millionaire. Chile was going through a horrible economical crisis. Numa did not get injured like that in the real events, someone walked on his leg by accident because of the lack of space in the plane and because he was not eating his body did not have much strength to recover from the bruise. He was the last one who died and his death pushed Nando and Roberto to say fuck it lets do this, let's save ourselves because no one else is going to. The others 14 left in the plane also had a plan b in case Nando and Canessa did not make it which was putting together another team to hike the mountains. The actual survivors loved this version more than the 1993 version, because it doesn't idolise the survivors as the heroes, instead recognises and considers those who died and their memory. In the alive version some families did not give permission to use the real rugby player's names. In this versions all the families were happy and satisfied with the way the story was told and gave permission. Reporters kept digging in a very nasty way how they survived, what did they eat, etc. The survivors were very secretive for respect to their death friends families, also ashamed and worry their families friends and the country would judge them. They had a press conference were they answered to reporters questions ONCE instead that addressing the situation 100000 times to every reporter who asked. They asked the reporters and people for respect of their choices considering the very harsh circumstances they had to face. Pancho Delgado (Numa's best friend in the movie was they one who spoke in this conference) He said that Jesus gave his blood and body to save the world so the survivors took their friends bodies and blood for them to be save. Pancho also asked the reporters to please not spoiled with yellow press and judgement an act that was sacred to them and something that was done for pure survival instinct. The actual survivors made a Kameo in the movie Nando, opened the door to the actor who played him at the airport, Roberto Canessa was one of the Drs in the Hospital when they got rescued, Coche Inciarte reading a newspaper in the bar Numa and his friends were, Daniel Fernandez in the church, Numa's real life nephew passing by Numa's house when he was entering and Carlitos, who read all the survivors names, were is different scenes. The house shown as Numa's house in the movie was actually his real house back in 1972. The reason why Zerbino would not leave without the suitcase it's because he hoped that tokens from the death people, like personal belongings such as jewelry, rosaries, ID's, letters written before dying were taking back to give to their families. That actually happened the real survivor refused to leave without the suitcase and when back home he personally went to each of the families homes of the passengers that did not survive to give them something that belonged to them, so the families even when not having their bodies back they could have something to remember them by. In the movie isn't shown but the rescue was in 2 stages. They had to rescue one lot of people that day and the next lot the day after. Some survivors had to stay another night waiting for the other helicopters to arrive. Those left behind the first day were left with food and a team of rescuers. A survivor said most of the rescuers were scared of them after seeing all the human remaining all over the place and made sure the survivors knew they had a gun. Also the smell and dirt was unbearable. Only one rescuer Sergio Diaz, I believe he is called, stayed in the plane with them that night, ate with them and advised them about what they were going to face after everybody knew they have eaten human beings. There is a man who was part of the search team that were looking for the plane during the rescue missions. His name is Claudio Lucero and he had made quite strong arguments in the media about how he believes the 27 people left alive in the plane after the crash planned and plotted maliciously all the events that happened to them to gain fame. He states they could have left the mountain days before the day they got rescued, but chose to stay longer and go through hunger and lost to become famous and earn money.
Thank you for your compassion for this story. It is true. The photos at the end were of the real people involved. There were 45 in total consisting of 40 passengers and 5 crew. There were 16 survivors and currently, there are 14 still alive at this point. I have something I have saved to post to reactions to this film and for the uploader to read in case they want to know what happened to all involved. If you don't mind, I'll post it here. The film was partially filmed up at the Valley of Tears where the fuselage actually came to rest. JA Bayona went up there and filmed things for the backdrop of Mt. Seler (named by Nando Parrado in honour of his father), plus the surround for the Andes. The sound mixer also recorded things like the wind and how the snow sounds up there to be used in this film. So it is by and large authentic to the experiences these boys went through. As for Numa Turcatti. Numa was the one righteous man we see once in a lifetime. He was a law student who was about to take the bar to become a lawyer. His arguments against eating the dead was based on both his spiritual beliefs, and his studies in law. The four days buried was because in tandem with the avalanche, they were also experiencing gale force winds and a four day storm. That was why the shelter of the fuselage was better until the storm was over. Arturo died of pneumonia. His lungs were full of fluid. Usually antibiotics could help, but up there Roberto and Gustavo had nothing. As for them being clean shavn, not all men grow bushy beards. Some may have tons of head hair, but very little if no facial hair. The actor playing Numa is Enzo Vogrinzic, actually lost about 50 pounds during the filming. He went from 150 to 103lbs. All the actors were on a closely monitored diet to fully depict the trials the actual men went through up there. As one's body begins to diminish, they become somewhat old as they no longer have the suppleness of the muscle they had. The protein in the bodies gave them nothing but lean energy, but not carbohydrates we all need to sustain us. As for Numa dying. He was the voice of the dead, the ones who didn't return. The ones who survived are still close to this day. There are 14 left as Javier Methol (the man who lost his wife) died in 2014, and Jose Luis "Coche" Inciarte (the one who needed help walking) died in 2023. They still gather on rescue day, or as they call it "rebirth day." They have all gone back up to the crash site many times since 1972. One of them, Eduardo Strauch, is part of an adventure team that takes sivilians up to the crash site. All that remains up there is wreckage as the remander of the fuselage was burned and the bodies buried in a communal grave. Roberto Canessa (med student) and Nando Parrado (man who lost his sister and mother) have been called exceptional in what they did. Mountaineers and alpinists from Ed Viesters (summited Everest five times) and others have called what they did as amazing considering they had no equipment and no training. Also not to forget their physical condition. As for the long-term effects of what happened. Many of them do suffer from a form of PTSD, but with the other survivors they have help and support. The one thing I have to say about these boys. If you remember from the beginning of the film, Numa's voice over stated many of these boys had known each other when they were young. Many of their fathers knew each other as many played rugby for Stella Maris College as teens/young men. These men formed lasting bonds that have survived to this day due in large part to their faith, and their love....always love for each other. And at the end of this story as it still is 52 years later, it is all about the love they had for each other and the love they had for the ones who didn't return. This story is about the power of love. Could we all wish to have the same spirit these men had and have today. I've been with this story since reading "Alive" back in 1976. I have followed these men since then. The one thing I have learned from them is not to squander away your life as you might not know what as Roberto Canessa has said, "When your plane will crash." Some info about where they all are today. Roberto Canessa (med student and one of the ones who made the walk) is now a world reknown pediatric cardio thorasic surgeon. He operates on fetuses inside their mother's wombs in order for them to be born healthy and life their lives as they should. He has won many awards for it including many in the United States. Nando Parrado (one who lost his sister and mother) is an vintner, and former race car drivier and who is now a motivational speaker. Many of them indluding Gustavo Zerbino (other med student) and Adolfo "Fito" Strauch have become long term associates for Stella Maris College in the rugby program. The same one they came from. Javier Methol (man who lost his wife) was a tobacco grower and successful buisness man. Moncho Sabella lives in Argentina and is a successful agriculturalist. A lot of the others have gone into other things including public speaking as has Carlitos Paez (guy whose father was looking for him.) Some trivia: Nando Parrado can be seen in the airport opening the door for his "family" and his portrayer, Agustin Pardella. Roberto Canessa can be seen aiding his film portrayer, Matias Recalt when they get to the hospital after the rescue. Coche Inciarte can be seen directly behind Numa Turcatti actor, Enzo Vogrinzic, in the pub scene with Gaston and Pancho. Ramon Sabella can be seen in the airport as an extra. Carlitos Paez (guy who made the sleeping bag) played his own father, Carlos Paez Vilaro who didn't rest until his son was back safe. Juaquin Turcatti (Numa's actual brother) is seen in the night outside the home Numa grew up in. Those were Numa's actual books he used to study from. Gustavo Zerbino is seen at the beginning as a rugby coach. In summation, this film was made to remember those who died. This is the first time the names of the dead have been used as the relatives of the dead refused to allow their loved ones names to be used in other productions: "Survive" 1976, and "Alive" 1993. This film is a dedication from the living to the dead. It is their voice Numa speaks for.
Crazy to think today is Nov 21st, just over half way of their ordeal. Incredible guys, worth checking out some of their interviews. Can’t believe you cut the video before seeing the real photos 😮
Hi! I loved your reaction, here are some interesting facts : -J.A. Bayona, the director, wanted to do this film for a very long time, he put a lot of time and effort in the writing, production, casting, etc. -14 out of 16 of the survivors are alive and were involved in the movie. The actors spent some time with them, their families and the families of the non-survivors, and some of them became really close. For example, Carlos Páez (survivor) and Felipe Otaño (the actor who plays him) said that they were "the most commited couple" 😂😂 -Some of the survivors made cameos! You can see the real Nando Parrado holding the door at the airport when the Parrado family is arriving, Carlitos Páez plays his dad reading the survivors list when they are being rescued, and the real Roberto Canessa is playing the doctor walking behind the actor who portrays him when they arrive at the hospital. -Sadly, Javier Methol and Coche Inciarte had passed already. But everyone lived and is living a succesful life, with children and grandchildren, I dare to say that they are really happy. -Bayona and his cast director spent A LOT of time choosing the cast very carefully, they wanted people who not only looked like those involved, but also shared personality. It was so well done that Marcelo Pérez del Castillo and the actor who portrays him, Diego Vegezzi, look like family in the pictures. And there are some videos where you can hear some of the survivors refer to Enzo Vogrincic as Numa. -The actors are not professionals of the big screen, some were more dedicated to the theater, and for some of them this is their first time acting. -Even if some of the shots are CGI or dolls, the actors actually lost A LOT of weight during the recordings. They were on a very strict (and monitored) diet. -There are two more movies about this accident, the first one was a mexican production that didn't have a huge impact, and the second one was a Hollywood production called Alive. Lots of people compare Society of the Snow and Alive, all I have to say is that Bayona was more focused in the respect for the story and the feelings of the people involved and their families. He humanized everyone and said their names as an important part of the journey. That's why the survivors agree that this is a better adaptation and prefer it. About the accident: -They had that amount of cigars because Javier Methol worked in a tobacco factory and wanted to expand his business to Chile, so he packed lots. -It was a really short trip in the summer (things from the southern hemisphere), so they did not carry clothes to be in the cold. For some, it was their first time seeing snow. -You can't eat snow to stay hydrated, it will burn your mouth and it takes too much energy from the body to melt it. Fito Strauch, the inventor, designed a way to melt the snow into a bottle, but it was slow and they were too much people. And yes, your pee can turn black when you are severely dehydrated. -They weren't happy with the decision they had to make about the food but they knew it was the only way to survive, so they made peace with it. Most of the families of the ones who didn't return understood the situation and didn't blame them. Coco Nicolich's mother said that she was happy because "everyone of them (the survivors) had a little piece of her son inside of them". -Many things caused the bodies that remained on the mountain to not be repatriated to Uruguay (laws and others), At the accident site, there is currently a plaque that the survivors put up in honor of the 29 who did not return. -Out of the 29 non-survivors, only Rafael "el Vasco" Echavarren (you can see him in the movie as the one who screams for his father before passing) went back to Uruguay. His father asked the survivors if he could go back for him, and he risked everything when they said yes, he even was at risk of going to prison but in the end the law understood the situation. Finally, the survivors keep contact 'til this day, even with their busy schedule, and every year they celebrate the day they were rescued. As I said, they are succesful in their own paths, they have families, and some of them even give conferences about their experience around the world. As for the actors, most of them keep in touch and are really close, some of them are releasing music and giving shows, others have acting projects, a few of them are even into directing! So, yes, they have a bright future ahead.
I heard once that the ranger who find them was there because of the fire they had the night before, he saw it and decided to investigate the next day. Thanks for the reaction man, greetings from Chile!
They didn't "let the narrator go". By making Numa the narrator, Bayona gave a voice to the ones who didn't make it back; it's something the survivors had always wanted to do as a homage to them and their families.
Thank you for reacting to this amazing movie and for doing it in spanish
Amazing reaction, thank you for sharing it. Thank you as well for watching it in Spanish.
A few facts:
Nando made quite a recovery because even when his head swelled with the impact, it was facing the cold metal of the plane when he was left outside because everybody was thinking he was dead or about to die. The cold served as a very cold ice pack to heal the swelling in his head and make him better. Diego Storm (who died during the avalanche) was another medicine student thought after the first night it was a good idea to bring Nando to a warmer area inside the plane.
They really tried to make a fire but the winds were very strong and keep putting it down. Also, they didn't have much to burn and it would burn instantly, so instead they gave up the idea to make a fire and instead putting as many layers of clothing as possible.
The idea Nando had to want to eat the bodies came out of anger that the pilots' negligence got them to be stuck in the mountain helpless. Let's not forget he lost his mum, sister and 2 best friends. Nando's anger it's what pushed him to want to get out of there no matter what.
They were peeing black because of severe dehydration, the snow took ages to melt and the ice was burning their mouths and gums.
Numa, when Marcelo died said: they have been waiting for a moment like that, a moment of peace. Marcelo after finding out the government stopped looking for them got very depressed and kind of lost hope. Some of the survivors say that they think when Marcelo was trapped in the snow during the avalanche he let himself die because he could not fulfill his promise that rescue was coming and all of those people were in that plane because he planned the trip. The guilt and despair kill him, the avalanche was just his way to let go of that burden.
Fito was the one who thought of making water, glasses to protect their eyes from the reflexion of the sun in the snow and also chose the bodies that would be eaten along with his cousins Daniel and Eduardo. Fito was called the inventor. The cousins how the call themselves were those who carried the biggest burden of all, to know which friend they were eaten and cut that friend to be eaten.
Carlitos, the young person who crashed into the suitcases with his car at the airport, was a spoiled child who came from a wealthy family. He was very spoiled, he even had a nanny, after this trip his perspective of life absolutely changed. In the plane, he was in charge of making sure there were not drafts in the plane or reduce the possibility of drafts using the suitcases and plane seats, he was very good at it. He also was the one who made the sleeping bag that Nando and Roberto used to protect them and sleep during their walk to Chile.
They had so so so so many cigarettes because in Chile cigarettes were scarce and Javier Methol, the man who lost his wife in the avalanche, worked in a Tabaco company so thought it was a good business to take a lot of cigarettes and sell them in Chile. In those years if you went to Chile with a few dollars or had some out of the market products you were a millionaire. Chile was going through a horrible economical crisis.
Numa did not get injured like that in the real events, someone walked on his leg by accident because of the lack of space in the plane and because he was not eating his body did not have much strength to recover from the bruise. He was the last one who died and his death pushed Nando and Roberto to say fuck it lets do this, let's save ourselves because no one else is going to. The others 14 left in the plane also had a plan b in case Nando and Canessa did not make it which was putting together another team to hike the mountains.
The actual survivors loved this version more than the 1993 version, because it doesn't idolise the survivors as the heroes, instead recognises and considers those who died and their memory. In the alive version some families did not give permission to use the real rugby player's names. In this versions all the families were happy and satisfied with the way the story was told and gave permission.
Reporters kept digging in a very nasty way how they survived, what did they eat, etc. The survivors were very secretive for respect to their death friends families, also ashamed and worry their families friends and the country would judge them. They had a press conference were they answered to reporters questions ONCE instead that addressing the situation 100000 times to every reporter who asked. They asked the reporters and people for respect of their choices considering the very harsh circumstances they had to face. Pancho Delgado (Numa's best friend in the movie was they one who spoke in this conference) He said that Jesus gave his blood and body to save the world so the survivors took their friends bodies and blood for them to be save. Pancho also asked the reporters to please not spoiled with yellow press and judgement an act that was sacred to them and something that was done for pure survival instinct.
The actual survivors made a Kameo in the movie Nando, opened the door to the actor who played him at the airport, Roberto Canessa was one of the Drs in the Hospital when they got rescued, Coche Inciarte reading a newspaper in the bar Numa and his friends were, Daniel Fernandez in the church, Numa's real life nephew passing by Numa's house when he was entering and Carlitos, who read all the survivors names, were is different scenes. The house shown as Numa's house in the movie was actually his real house back in 1972.
The reason why Zerbino would not leave without the suitcase it's because he hoped that tokens from the death people, like personal belongings such as jewelry, rosaries, ID's, letters written before dying were taking back to give to their families. That actually happened the real survivor refused to leave without the suitcase and when back home he personally went to each of the families homes of the passengers that did not survive to give them something that belonged to them, so the families even when not having their bodies back they could have something to remember them by.
In the movie isn't shown but the rescue was in 2 stages. They had to rescue one lot of people that day and the next lot the day after. Some survivors had to stay another night waiting for the other helicopters to arrive. Those left behind the first day were left with food and a team of rescuers. A survivor said most of the rescuers were scared of them after seeing all the human remaining all over the place and made sure the survivors knew they had a gun. Also the smell and dirt was unbearable. Only one rescuer Sergio Diaz, I believe he is called, stayed in the plane with them that night, ate with them and advised them about what they were going to face after everybody knew they have eaten human beings.
There is a man who was part of the search team that were looking for the plane during the rescue missions. His name is Claudio Lucero and he had made quite strong arguments in the media about how he believes the 27 people left alive in the plane after the crash planned and plotted maliciously all the events that happened to them to gain fame. He states they could have left the mountain days before the day they got rescued, but chose to stay longer and go through hunger and lost to become famous and earn money.
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Thank you for your compassion for this story. It is true. The photos at the end were of the real people involved. There were 45 in total consisting of 40 passengers and 5 crew. There were 16 survivors and currently, there are 14 still alive at this point. I have something I have saved to post to reactions to this film and for the uploader to read in case they want to know what happened to all involved. If you don't mind, I'll post it here.
The film was partially filmed up at the Valley of Tears where the fuselage actually came to rest. JA Bayona went up there and filmed things for the backdrop of Mt. Seler (named by Nando Parrado in honour of his father), plus the surround for the Andes. The sound mixer also recorded things like the wind and how the snow sounds up there to be used in this film. So it is by and large authentic to the experiences these boys went through.
As for Numa Turcatti. Numa was the one righteous man we see once in a lifetime. He was a law student who was about to take the bar to become a lawyer. His arguments against eating the dead was based on both his spiritual beliefs, and his studies in law.
The four days buried was because in tandem with the avalanche, they were also experiencing gale force winds and a four day storm. That was why the shelter of the fuselage was better until the storm was over.
Arturo died of pneumonia. His lungs were full of fluid. Usually antibiotics could help, but up there Roberto and Gustavo had nothing. As for them being clean shavn, not all men grow bushy beards. Some may have tons of head hair, but very little if no facial hair.
The actor playing Numa is Enzo Vogrinzic, actually lost about 50 pounds during the filming. He went from 150 to 103lbs. All the actors were on a closely monitored diet to fully depict the trials the actual men went through up there. As one's body begins to diminish, they become somewhat old as they no longer have the suppleness of the muscle they had. The protein in the bodies gave them nothing but lean energy, but not carbohydrates we all need to sustain us.
As for Numa dying. He was the voice of the dead, the ones who didn't return. The ones who survived are still close to this day. There are 14 left as Javier Methol (the man who lost his wife) died in 2014, and Jose Luis "Coche" Inciarte (the one who needed help walking) died in 2023. They still gather on rescue day, or as they call it "rebirth day." They have all gone back up to the crash site many times since 1972. One of them, Eduardo Strauch, is part of an adventure team that takes sivilians up to the crash site. All that remains up there is wreckage as the remander of the fuselage was burned and the bodies buried in a communal grave.
Roberto Canessa (med student) and Nando Parrado (man who lost his sister and mother) have been called exceptional in what they did. Mountaineers and alpinists from Ed Viesters (summited Everest five times) and others have called what they did as amazing considering they had no equipment and no training. Also not to forget their physical condition.
As for the long-term effects of what happened. Many of them do suffer from a form of PTSD, but with the other survivors they have help and support.
The one thing I have to say about these boys. If you remember from the beginning of the film, Numa's voice over stated many of these boys had known each other when they were young. Many of their fathers knew each other as many played rugby for Stella Maris College as teens/young men. These men formed lasting bonds that have survived to this day due in large part to their faith, and their love....always love for each other. And at the end of this story as it still is 52 years later, it is all about the love they had for each other and the love they had for the ones who didn't return. This story is about the power of love. Could we all wish to have the same spirit these men had and have today. I've been with this story since reading "Alive" back in 1976. I have followed these men since then. The one thing I have learned from them is not to squander away your life as you might not know what as Roberto Canessa has said, "When your plane will crash."
Some info about where they all are today. Roberto Canessa (med student and one of the ones who made the walk) is now a world reknown pediatric cardio thorasic surgeon. He operates on fetuses inside their mother's wombs in order for them to be born healthy and life their lives as they should. He has won many awards for it including many in the United States.
Nando Parrado (one who lost his sister and mother) is an vintner, and former race car drivier and who is now a motivational speaker.
Many of them indluding Gustavo Zerbino (other med student) and Adolfo "Fito" Strauch have become long term associates for Stella Maris College in the rugby program. The same one they came from. Javier Methol (man who lost his wife) was a tobacco grower and successful buisness man. Moncho Sabella lives in Argentina and is a successful agriculturalist. A lot of the others have gone into other things including public speaking as has Carlitos Paez (guy whose father was looking for him.)
Some trivia: Nando Parrado can be seen in the airport opening the door for his "family" and his portrayer, Agustin Pardella. Roberto Canessa can be seen aiding his film portrayer, Matias Recalt when they get to the hospital after the rescue. Coche Inciarte can be seen directly behind Numa Turcatti actor, Enzo Vogrinzic, in the pub scene with Gaston and Pancho. Ramon Sabella can be seen in the airport as an extra. Carlitos Paez (guy who made the sleeping bag) played his own father, Carlos Paez Vilaro who didn't rest until his son was back safe. Juaquin Turcatti (Numa's actual brother) is seen in the night outside the home Numa grew up in. Those were Numa's actual books he used to study from. Gustavo Zerbino is seen at the beginning as a rugby coach.
In summation, this film was made to remember those who died. This is the first time the names of the dead have been used as the relatives of the dead refused to allow their loved ones names to be used in other productions: "Survive" 1976, and "Alive" 1993. This film is a dedication from the living to the dead. It is their voice Numa speaks for.
I'm glad you're back bro. Great reaction! 👍🏿
Thank you 🙌 from Uruguay. My people, my country ❤ 🇺🇾 ❤
Welcome back bro!
Crazy to think today is Nov 21st, just over half way of their ordeal.
Incredible guys, worth checking out some of their interviews.
Can’t believe you cut the video before seeing the real photos 😮
Good to see you in the feed again!
Hi! I loved your reaction, here are some interesting facts :
-J.A. Bayona, the director, wanted to do this film for a very long time, he put a lot of time and effort in the writing, production, casting, etc.
-14 out of 16 of the survivors are alive and were involved in the movie. The actors spent some time with them, their families and the families of the non-survivors, and some of them became really close.
For example, Carlos Páez (survivor) and Felipe Otaño (the actor who plays him) said that they were "the most commited couple" 😂😂
-Some of the survivors made cameos! You can see the real Nando Parrado holding the door at the airport when the Parrado family is arriving, Carlitos Páez plays his dad reading the survivors list when they are being rescued, and the real Roberto Canessa is playing the doctor walking behind the actor who portrays him when they arrive at the hospital.
-Sadly, Javier Methol and Coche Inciarte had passed already. But everyone lived and is living a succesful life, with children and grandchildren, I dare to say that they are really happy.
-Bayona and his cast director spent A LOT of time choosing the cast very carefully, they wanted people who not only looked like those involved, but also shared personality.
It was so well done that Marcelo Pérez del Castillo and the actor who portrays him, Diego Vegezzi, look like family in the pictures. And there are some videos where you can hear some of the survivors refer to Enzo Vogrincic as Numa.
-The actors are not professionals of the big screen, some were more dedicated to the theater, and for some of them this is their first time acting.
-Even if some of the shots are CGI or dolls, the actors actually lost A LOT of weight during the recordings. They were on a very strict (and monitored) diet.
-There are two more movies about this accident, the first one was a mexican production that didn't have a huge impact, and the second one was a Hollywood production called Alive. Lots of people compare Society of the Snow and Alive, all I have to say is that Bayona was more focused in the respect for the story and the feelings of the people involved and their families. He humanized everyone and said their names as an important part of the journey.
That's why the survivors agree that this is a better adaptation and prefer it.
About the accident:
-They had that amount of cigars because Javier Methol worked in a tobacco factory and wanted to expand his business to Chile, so he packed lots.
-It was a really short trip in the summer (things from the southern hemisphere), so they did not carry clothes to be in the cold. For some, it was their first time seeing snow.
-You can't eat snow to stay hydrated, it will burn your mouth and it takes too much energy from the body to melt it. Fito Strauch, the inventor, designed a way to melt the snow into a bottle, but it was slow and they were too much people. And yes, your pee can turn black when you are severely dehydrated.
-They weren't happy with the decision they had to make about the food but they knew it was the only way to survive, so they made peace with it. Most of the families of the ones who didn't return understood the situation and didn't blame them.
Coco Nicolich's mother said that she was happy because "everyone of them (the survivors) had a little piece of her son inside of them".
-Many things caused the bodies that remained on the mountain to not be repatriated to Uruguay (laws and others), At the accident site, there is currently a plaque that the survivors put up in honor of the 29 who did not return.
-Out of the 29 non-survivors, only Rafael "el Vasco" Echavarren (you can see him in the movie as the one who screams for his father before passing) went back to Uruguay. His father asked the survivors if he could go back for him, and he risked everything when they said yes, he even was at risk of going to prison but in the end the law understood the situation.
Finally, the survivors keep contact 'til this day, even with their busy schedule, and every year they celebrate the day they were rescued. As I said, they are succesful in their own paths, they have families, and some of them even give conferences about their experience around the world.
As for the actors, most of them keep in touch and are really close, some of them are releasing music and giving shows, others have acting projects, a few of them are even into directing! So, yes, they have a bright future ahead.
Are my eyes deceiving me?! Is it really you? It's been like eight months.
I heard once that the ranger who find them was there because of the fire they had the night before, he saw it and decided to investigate the next day. Thanks for the reaction man, greetings from Chile!
They didn't "let the narrator go". By making Numa the narrator, Bayona gave a voice to the ones who didn't make it back; it's something the survivors had always wanted to do as a homage to them and their families.
Glad you're back
Glad to see you’re okay!
Welcome back!
I missed you! You're one of the best reaction channels
Dude!!... you're alive! Not trying to pry but glad you're still breathing
It's been too long man. ❤❤🎉🎉
welcome back man! you've been missed!
Welcome back! There was a US film made about this in 1993, "Alive".
That's what I was gonna say. 😆
Return of the Caped Informer!!!
Numa 😭😭😭😭😭
He lives 😮
Welcome back hope all is well
Whatttt omg I haven’t clicked so fast until I saw this video come up, I was so sad when I thought you left YT!!! So happy you’re back!!!
Welcome back!!
Wo warst du so lange?
I remember watching the actual documentary about this and seeing the actual people playing some characters in this movie lol
My man !! Great to see you !!
Where U Been At Bruh😎🙌
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