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Watch past the credits for the paragraphs running over shots of the survivors' homes: I can't help but ponder the fact that the survivors live in their old neigborhood within 2.3 miles of each other, and see each other a lot. Recently they created a foundation to promote shared values from the crash, whereas the survivors of the dead passengers donate to a library serving under-priviledged kids in local areas. Riviting.
I liked the movie, and will have to read the book. I should've seen it on DVD so I could see it w/subtitles as some of the accents made it hard to understand. Of course, I saw it on Channel 13 (PBS, NJ).
Any movie will gloss over the details many writers wanted (where they went to the bathroom, etc.). That's what movies do.
I guess the book was reissued, with an interview with Nando at the end. I understood that all survivors needed surgery on their eyes otherwise they'd have gone blind. Somehow, the sun glare on the snow did something to their eyes.
Honestly, I don't think the cannibalism thing is such a big deal. Maybe I'm of a different generation. But even when the lst movie was on HBO ("Survive!"), I didn't think anything of it. It was something they needed to do. Perhaps it was the Latin American culture that so frowned on this. Or perhaps I'm too detached from it to think anything of it. Still, an excellent movies. Thanks for airing it.
Very moving documentary, but a map locating the crash site would have been helpful since the hike out was so critical to the narrative.
For those who want to know more details, I strongly recommend reading one of the severals books written about this.
All of them has survivors approval.
good film indeed, but it could have been better.
An unbelievable story, retold with great respect. The film-makers succeeded in giving us a glimpse of the inconceivable decisions these young men were forced to make -- by focusing on their eyes while they shared their experience.
Their survival is a testament to the strength of youth and human will.
What has been improved to get such crash victims a better chance today? Would flares have helped? If so, are they being distributed now?
Pros: The documentary was very captivating. It was unbelievable that those two men walked so far, considering their undernourished state.
Cons: Some parts of the film were long, and the filming technique was sometimes annoying. Also some of the narrators had accents that made me unable to understand parts.
Overall, though, the film was worth watching and the courage and determination of the survivors was amazing.
I would like to see the whole film, I wanted it to be repeated on PBS , and was not able to view the whole film.
It is a miracle those men survived and how at the press conference a survivor spoke about how Christ gave his life so we can live ( eternally ) . The friends who died and their bodies sustained the living, what a tremendous sacrifice. It is awesome how GOD can use this to show the spirit of survival and the human will to live
Even though I already saw this film on DVD, I taped it and am glad I did because the DVD was subtitled and this was dubbed, which gave a more complete perspective.
I feel the same way as Guillermo, posted May 20th. I want more details on how they survived daily. Were they able to cook? How did they get the water to drink? How did they choose the bodies to eat? What was their reaction after they did it? The film was very good, but left out important details of how things were actually done.
I do feel even with the survival skills and whatever food they summoned to eat, it was still a miracle that they were able to walk through those mountains in the bitter cold temperatures, storms, and challenges they went through. It seems none of them had frost bite or the usual maladies that would occur under these horrible circumstances. It's all a miracle by God. God wanted them to survive to tell this story. It's one of the wonders of mankind, this story.
amazing story, and am glad I watched it. It shows what man will do to survive. No one would want to have to experience what they did, but when we have to, we do what we have to.
This is a repeat tonight of the documentary I saw on American PBS for the first time last year. I missed parts of it then so I was glad to see the rest tonight.
I was a child when this accident happened and the made for TV movie came out in the 70's I think? But I remember it.
What I mean to say is this was always a fascinating subject for me as regards humanity in its extreme challenge. These men conveyed their dignity in the utmost horrific circumstances. Of course I know not all was told nor did it need to be.
There was some great vid footage and eye witness accounts.
Great job. And congrats to the workers who did their homework IL.
Love,
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Thank you, from someone who hates American Idol and its ilk lol and still lives for humanity's stories.
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Amazing tale. I was particularly moved by the humanity of all involved and their philosphical outlook on the ordeal. The words of the parents who had lost their own sons, yet still made a point to reassure the survivors with the simple but heartfelt expression of, "It's OK. We love you."
An amazing film. After the avalanche, when they were describing what each one felt as if they were slipping into death; the courage and strength it must have took to fight their way back. I was in awe!! Loved it...
What was the number of passengers and crew? Did any of the crew survive?
Bravo! Excellent treatment of a very sensitive issue.
An amazing film..bravo
interesting story, but it ran a bit long and the piano-plinking soundtrack is truly annoying
Despite the tragedy, overall the film was positive, giving light to smart choices made to survive and faith in each other and God. I remember hearing about this story as a kid; I'm glad this film was made to counteract the negative aspects focused on by the media way back when.
Incredible film... felt privileged to have a glimpse of the spiritual and physical journey of these brave people.
This is a tremendous human story, told reverently. I don't think I can ever forget the courage and unity the survivors showed in the face of crushing despair and physical trial. Their heartfelt decision to survive and their struggle to glorify the sacrifice of their comrades shows the highest moral consciousness. I thank the filmmakers and the survivors for their willingness to share their stories. Hopefully it will provoke us all to ponder our deepest human values and how would we live those when put to the test?
Closer to the book, the picture did capture the feeling both of dispair and wonders. This men had in 72 days what most of us experiance in a long life time, pain, agony dispair,love and if we are lucky the presence of God.
Thank you to the film maker and the Survivors for this insightful film. The courage and caring shown by the Survivors is an important testament to the best of human kind as well as to the values and upbringing of these young men. I wish all the Survivors and their families the very best.
Much of it was quite interesting, but my overall impression was a feeling of dissatisfaction. I found myself hungry for more details about their daily lives instead of poetic musing. They lit cigarettes. Did they have the fuel to build a fire? Did they cook the food they ate? How did they prepare drinking water from the snow? The family scenes at the crash site were sort of poignant but it seemed to be poignancy without meaning. The filmmaker wanted all the survivors to be able "to recognize themselves" but I had difficulty recognizing a coherent story.
Nando Parrado was the Keynote Speaker at our Global Convention in Aug. 2008. Amazing man, amazing story, amazing movie. And, I was lucky enough to see the movie at AFI Dallas in April 2008! To me, his talk and the movie is one of courage, faith and purpose. If they can live through that, WE can do anything!
I was very moved and felt blessed to hear their story.
I read the book when a was young and felt a lot of compassion about the atletes, the film made me remember those feelings. Excellent production. True and sincere
what caused the plane to crash??
great film...
Wonderful film and it is amazing what the survivors went through. It was very touching to hear them today- and the last scene where they were at the mountain with their families while remembering those who died there was incredibly moving.
I saw this just a few days ago, via Netflix. It's terrific, and if you didn't have the stomach to read "Alive", you can handle this.
Nando Parrado's book "Miracle in the Andes" is excellent too.
