'Society of the Snow': A Harrowing Tale of Survival and Humanism

New film adaptation of the 1972 Andes plane crash explores the moral dilemmas and human bonds formed in the face of extreme adversity.

The film 'Society of the Snow', directed by J.A. Bayona, is a new adaptation of the 1972 Andes plane crash survival story, featuring a cast of Argentine and Uruguayan actors.
The film depicts the harrowing survival of the Uruguayan rugby team and their companions after their plane crashed in the Andes Mountains, leading them to resort to cannibalism to survive.
The survivors, most of whom were devout Christians, debated the moral implications of eating the bodies of their deceased friends and family, ultimately deciding it was their only means of survival.
Survivors Nando Parrado and Roberto Canessa embarked on a 10-day trek over the mountains to find help, leading to the eventual rescue of the remaining survivors.
Despite the grim subject matter, the film focuses on the bond between the survivors and the extreme humanism they displayed in the face of adversity.