---
title: "Society of the Snow"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/society-of-the-snow-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 906126
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 143
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Society of the Snow (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/society-of-the-snow-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Society of the Snow is a 2023 film that depicts the events surrounding a specific aviation incident in the Andes mountains. On October 13, 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 was chartered to transport a rugby team to Chile. During the journey, the aircraft crashed into a glacier located in the heart of the Andes. The narrative focuses on the immediate aftermath of this disaster and the survival efforts of those aboard the flight. As the survivors navigate the extreme conditions of the mountain environment, they must contend with the isolation and harsh climate of the region. The film documents the experiences of the passengers as they struggle to endure following the impact of the crash. By centering on the historical circumstances of the flight and the subsequent challenges faced by the group, the production provides a detailed account of the ordeal. The story highlights the resilience required to survive in one of the most remote and unforgiving landscapes on Earth.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A rugby team's flight crashes into a glacier in the Andes."

### Why Watch
- based on a remarkable true story
- explores a historical survival event

### Caveats & Content Note
- features intense thematic elements
- run time is over two hours
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating and deals with serious survival themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, historical, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: J. A. Bayona
- **Networks / Studios**: El Arriero Films, Misión de Audaces Films, Netflix

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Enzo Vogrincic** as *Numa Turcatti*
- **Agustín Pardella** as *Fernando "Nando" Parrado*
- **Matías Recalt** as *Roberto Canessa*
- **Esteban Bigliardi** as *Javier Methol*
- **Diego Vegezzi** as *Marcelo Pérez del Castillo*
- **Fernando Contigiani García** as *Arturo Nogueira*
- **Esteban Kukuriczka** as *Adolfo "Fito" Strauch*
- **Francisco Romero** as *Daniel Fernández Strauch*
- **Rafael Federman** as *Eduardo Strauch*
- **Valentino Alonso** as *Alfredo "Pancho" Delgado*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Society of the Snow?
The film was released in 2023.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is categorized as drama and history.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

### Q: What event is the film based on?
It is based on the 1972 crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571.

### Q: Who was on the flight?
The flight was chartered to take a rugby team to Chile.

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