(Today) Survivor of 1972 Andes plane crash revisits story of his survival told in new film ‘Society of the Snow’ (1 Viewer)

[Chomsky]

Survivor of 1972 Andes plane crash revisits story of his survival told in new film 'Society of the Snow'

The new Netflix movie tells the shocking story of those who survived a plane crash in the Andes in the 1970s.

www.today.com

My plane crashed in the Andes. Only the unthinkable kept me and the other starving survivors alive

In 1972, Nando Parrado was travelling with family and friends when his plane went down in the mountains. What followed was months of horror, ingenuity – and incredible sacrifice

www.theguardian.com

--

Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Alive (1993 film) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Society of the Snow - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

--

[I highly recommend the Guardian Article (2nd link)]

--

Can't say what it is, but lately - at least in the sources I peruse - the 70's seem to be calling.

Today's topic is that of the Uruguayan Rugby Team's plane crash in the Andes Mountains in 1972. Coincidently, the year of the crash is itself the number of days the young men spent at the crash-site before rescue (72 Days).

The incident was soon recounted by one of the survivors in his book, "Alive" (1974). The incident was later made into a movie of the same name in the early 90's (1993). Now Netflix has produced a new movie shot on location at the actual crash site, "Society of the Snow".

Besides the heroic and unusual & unexpected survival of the teammates, their story is notable for their admitting to agreeing cannibalism to survive. Their group decision to perform cannibalism, and their decision to eventually inform the world, is its own subplot, and was the subject of worldwide speculation after the young men were rescued.

--

I've read the book (a real page-turner), but haven't seen either of the movies. I will be checking-out the Netflix movie.

--

 

[Port & Starboard]

I read two books on this years ago.

Extraordinary will to live.

 

[Chomsky]

I read two books on this years ago.

Extraordinary will to live.

Some of us "of a certain age", followed the incident & post-incident in the world press.

IIRC, the team originally made a pact to not divulge the cannibalism, but they decided to come forward after quite a period of time, as the medical community (& world) could not understand how they could survive without nourishment?

Yes, an absolutely heroic & extraordinary tale. They had their youth & athleticism on their side, along with team spirit, cooperation, and task management & completion. As you would expect of a sports team.

It's a pretty amazing story.

 

[Port & Starboard]

Some of us "of a certain age", followed the incident & post-incident in the world press.

IIRC, the team originally made a pact to not divulge the cannibalism, but they decided to come forward after quite a period of time, as the medical community (& world) could not understand how they could survive without nourishment?

Yes, an absolutely heroic & extraordinary tale. They had their youth on their side, along with team spirit, cooperation, and task management & completion. As you would expect of a sports team.

It's a pretty amazing story.

It was huge at the time.

This was one of the books I read.

 

[Lovebug]

Thank you for posting this. I'm looking forward to watching it.

 

[Chomsky]

It was huge at the time.

This was one of the books I read.

View attachment 67482156

I read the original 1st edition paperback, with the white cover.

 

[Chomsky]

Thank you for posting this. I'm looking forward to watching it.

You're very welcome!

Hah! That's three '70's posts I've done, between last Sunday & this Sunday.

I might start the DP Sunday Afternoon 70's Club!

 

[PoS]

Eww.