Exploring 8 Intriguing Hidden Layers in Netflix's 'Society of the Snow

J.A. Bayona's 'Society of the Snow' meticulously captures the 1972 Andes plane crash, distinguishing itself from 'Alive' with a commitment to realism in dialogue and attire

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[{"selector":"#anim-e6a4ae59-2949-4099-bd46-93fa5f9a60dd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-10.624999761074031%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8b5cf998-a6d8-483e-8e9c-e5c23b6a1c50","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5c0c6d8f-c5cb-4804-add8-2cd2ab754311","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 182.11113%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Casting predominantly inexperienced actors from Argentina and Uruguay underscores the film's focus on the people involved rather than star power, aligning with the survivors' story. Read more