"Society of the Snow: The Harrowing True Tale Behind Netflix's Latest Hit"

Netflix's "Society of the Snow," directed by J.A. Bayona, is a film adaptation of the 1972 Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crash, which also inspired the movie "Alive." The film, an Oscar contender, takes a unique approach by having one of the deceased passengers, Numa Turcatti, narrate the story, even after his character's death. This narrative choice aims to honor the victims and explore themes of morality and faith, while also addressing the controversial decision of the survivors to consume the deceased to stay alive. The film treats the subject with sensitivity, avoiding graphic depictions of cannibalism and focusing on the emotional and ethical dilemmas faced by the survivors.