'The Snow Society': who are the survivors in the Netflix film?

'The Snow Society' is a Netflix film that premiered on January 4 in Latin America. Furthermore, the film has been selected to represent Spain in the Oscars 2024. This film production details what the plane crash carrying rugby players was like and what they had to do to survive after their means of transport crashed into a glacier known as the 'Valley of Tears'.

As the movie shows 'The Snow Society'In the end, only 16 of the 45 crew members who traveled survived. In this regard, the measures they took to survive impacted and moved many users, since they had to eat human flesh from their relatives and acquaintances. Likewise, the real protagonists have a cameo in this film, only four of them agreed to be part of the recordings.

Trailer for 'The Snow Society'

Who are the survivors of 'The Snow Society'?

1. Carlos Páez Rodríguez

At the age of 18, 'Carlitos' was part of the rugby team and became the youngest survivor of the tragedy. In the film, he took on the role of his own father, the Uruguayan painter Carlos Páez Vilaró. In reality, the late artist always hoped to find his son alive and played a leading role in the search for the young people. In addition, he published his book titled 'Between my son and I, the moon'.

2. Nando Parrado

At 22 years old and with a promising career in rugby, Nando Parrado He experienced a severe impact during the accident and ended up unconscious due to a severe concussion. In the film directed by JA Bayona, he participates as an extra in a scene set at the airport.

3. Roberto Canessa

When the accident happened, Roberto Canessa He was dedicated to his medical studies, so he played the role of doctor after the tragedy. In the film 'The Snow Society', he plays one of the doctors who treat Matías Recalt, the actor who represents him.