All articles tagged with #survival story
A family in Kerr County, Texas, survived a severe flash flood by clinging to a tree after their house was flooded and their belongings were swept away. They prayed and waited for the floodwaters to recede, ultimately making it to safety with minor injuries, highlighting the dangers of flash floods and the resilience of those affected.
Julianne Smith, a mother of three, miraculously recovered from a ruptured brain aneurysm, a condition with a mere 10% survival rate. After collapsing at home, she was rushed to the Cleveland Clinic, where she underwent multiple emergency surgeries and spent two weeks in a coma. Despite severe complications, including vasospasm and partial paralysis, Julianne's determination and extensive rehabilitation enabled her to regain mobility and return to her daily activities. Her recovery has astonished doctors and brought joy to her family.
"The Goat Life, aka Aadu Jeevitham," is a survival story based on a true incident of a man forced into slavery in Saudi Arabia. The film features outstanding performances, stunning desert visuals, and a harrowing background score by AR Rahman. However, its slow narration and lengthy runtime may test the audience's patience, making it more of an art film that requires patience to watch.
Prithviraj delivers a stunning performance in "Aadujeevitham," a layered survival story based on the book by Benyamin, depicting the harsh realities of migrant life in the Middle East. The film portrays Najeeb's struggle in the Gulf, where he and a friend are taken to separate desert camps to herd goats, highlighting the contrast between Kerala's lushness and the desert's cruelty. While the second half falls slightly short and lacks emotional resonance, Prithviraj's portrayal of Najeeb's resilience is commendable, supported by excellent cinematography and soulful music by AR Rahman.
Juliane Koepcke, a teenager, survived a plane crash in the Amazon in 1971 and spent 11 days alone in the rainforest before being found by fishermen. She had a concussion, a broken collarbone, and some deep cuts, but the forest saved her life. She followed her father's advice to look for water and eventually found a larger body of water and human settlement. Her mother and everyone else on the flight died. Koepcke went on to study biology and became the director of a research station in the Amazon.