Alive
A harrowing, quietly dignified ordeal of cold and hunger that grips you with dread and leaves you moved by endurance.
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Society of the Snow
A harrowing, immersive survival ordeal that feels both intimate and epic, testing endurance and faith.
About 2023 film directed by J. A. Bayona
Genres drama, adventure, biographical, thriller, historical
Directed by J. A. Bayona
Written by J. A. Bayona, Bernat Vilaplana, Nicolás Casariego Córdoba, Jaime Marques
Starring Agustín Della Corte, Enzo Vogrincic, Matías Recalt, Pablo Vierci, Carlos Páez Rodríguez, Agustín Pardella, Maximiliano de la Cruz, Esteban Bigliardi
Music Michael Giacchino
Runtime 144 min
Country Spain, United States, Uruguay
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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