Survivor of 1972 Andes plane crash details harrowing events

In 1972, a plane carrying a rugby team from Uruguay crashed in the Andes Mountains. Sixteen people managed to survive 72 agonizing days in brutal conditions. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Tom Llamas speaks with one of the survivors ahead of the release of the new Netflix film “Society of the Snow” that highlights the remarkable story.

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[pattywolford]

The two young men who hiked out to Chile to effect rescue! Heroism beyond comprehension.

[atomparish]

Honestly cannot believe how strong these guys are. Then to watch the movie and be so candid about what happened…like what I would never want to relive any of that

[tiagomaqz]

I dehydrated crying throughout this entire movie. The first 17 minutes alone blew me away. WOW.

[FararOutDude]

To ask the man “what was it like to eat your loved ones” is absolutely insane and wrong

[francoaguzzi]

There were 3 cameos, Carlos Paez plays his own father, he is the one who mentions each survivor twice towards the end. Roberto Canessa is the doctor behind "himself" (He is also a doctor and cardiologist in real life). And Nando Parrado (who crossed the Andes on foot with Roberto) is the man who opens the door for them when they enter the airport at the beginning of the film.

Edit: there were more cameos:
Daniel Strauch (in the mass at the beginning of the film. He appears seated in the second row on the left side)
Joaquin de Freitas Turcatti (he is Numa's real nephew. He plays his uncle's neighbor in a scene where Numa rides home on his bicycle).
José Luis Inciarte (reading the newspaper in the bar scene).
Ramón Sabella (dressed in a dark suit at the airport).

[davidraf]

I just saw the movie. it deserves several oscars. It is a true gem. I'm glad it's not a Hollywood movie. Being spoken in Spanish by Uruguayans and filmed in that country and in the Andes makes it more real. The photography is breathtaking and the music is truly wonderful. It's been a long time since a movie made me cry. Congratulations.

[lilgit]

Alive was a superb movie but Society of the Snow just seemed so much more real. An amazing survival story.

[Tomy_Yon]

The new movie is even better than the first one. Because it's more elaborated. But the story stays incredible.

[rahulvinalnarayan]

Society of the Snow deserves Best Picture

[virginiawright]

I still cannot find words to describe what I feel watching this movie. I can't help but weep.

[Djk]

What a movie, can’t believe how much I cried. Also so happy to see Uruguayan actors and the survivors on this platform 👏🏼

[sandjune]

I saw the documentary, it made me cry. The love, concern and compassion towards each other was beautiful even in time of death. Very brave and courageous men.

[TheTruthKiwi]

It has to be annoying for the survivors that the cannibalism is always brought up. They just did it as a means to survive and didn't want to think about it too much. Of course people love drama and a controversial event so it will always be a part of their story.

The film is very good btw.

[LilyfromUruguay]

As a Uruguayan, this remarkable survival ordeal is close to my heart. I've read the book and I will certainly watch the movie. Proud of you, guys!

[AIGlobalbiz]

I just finished watching the movie. It was such an emotional experience; I haven't cried this much in a very long time. It's going to be hard to find sleep tonight. My heart goes out to the survivors – the mental and emotional toll they've endured, like survivor's guilt and nightmares, is unimaginable.😢❤

[ihaveadreamformykids]

I saw the Society of the Snow. I cried as a baby and I cried as a mother. Such resilient people!

[Awaan]

That is the best true survival story that I have come across. Thanks to Netflix

[tomdevine]

Around 1975 I was a 10-year-old who didn't like to read. My parents tried to force me to read things like "Tom Sawyer" and other books. I wouldn't read. I only liked WW2 movies and picture books. One day, I was looking at the books my parents had and saw "Alive!" which caught my attention. I looked at the photos inside and saw that they had engaged in cannibalism to survive and I was hooked, I started reading that book and now 48 years later I continue to be a regular reader. Those guys were my heroes. Those strange, foreign, odd, men from "somewhere" down there (to a Midwestern kid) were strong, heroic, and blessed to have survived an incredible plan crash, wounds, the elements, starvation, and the aftermath. God bless you all.

[justagrlwithnoname]

I’ve known about this story for years. I think the film did a great job telling their story, I was crying the whole time.

[Godgav]

First i want to say RIH to the lives lost. This movie was so profound. The tears of joy I cried for them being rescued. So blessed to see their story. I was invested in the movie when I saw the date of the crash being 2 months before I was born. Rescued Dec 22 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿