{"id":1953088,"date":"2025-08-10T21:39:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T21:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1953088"},"modified":"2025-08-10T21:39:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T21:39:13","slug":"the-true-story-thriller-that-broke-netfix-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-true-story-thriller-that-broke-netfix-records\/","title":{"rendered":"The True Story Thriller That Broke Netfix Records"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In 2024, the international film\u00a0<em>Society of the Snow<\/em> charted a historic in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/streaming\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:streaming;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">streaming<\/a> and on the award circuit. Directed by the renowned Spanish filmmaker J.A. Bayona and released on January 4th, the film, which was responsible for significant international acclaim, rapidly ascended to become one of Netflix\u2019s most impactful non-English hits in that year.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\"><strong>A Tragic Story Retold<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>society of the snow<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Society of the Snow<\/em> recounts the tragic, infamous, and inspiring story of a 1972 Uruguayan Air Force flight that crashed in the Andes Mountains carrying 45 people, including a rugby team and their families.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Stranded at extremely high altitudes and with little supplies to fortify themselves against the harsh weather, the survivors endured an unimaginably harrowing 72-day ordeal.\u00a0Because rescue seemed impossible, the stranded passengers faced starvation and an agonizing decision: whether or not to eat the plane\u2019s deceased passengers to survive.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\"><strong>A Courageous Journey<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"society of the snow\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"509\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Y36wNPoNPaNTEaeTIjMGeQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/c7ac013fc64d36f81f825d3b65764f05\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>society of the snow<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Following numerous hardships and failed rescue attempts, two courageous survivors embarked on a perilous journey across the mountains. Their incredible bravery and resilience led to the ultimate survival of all 16 strange passengers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It all makes for a shocking, incredible story, and an extraordinarily popular film: <em>Society of the Snow<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\"><strong>Audiences Responded To Society Of Snow In A Big Way<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"509\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/OplSkJpR00U0s6iBSAIycA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/5002571a2eea7e849b880929df4020f2\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It debuted on the streaming giant as the second-largest premiere for a non-English-language film (in terms of hours watched). Moreover, in 11 days, the movie garnered a staggering 51 million views; it is number ten on Netflix\u2019s list of biggest non-English language films.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This feat is notable because\u00a0<em>Society of the Snow\u00a0<\/em>contended for 91-day viewing figures with all other titles, including the multi-award-winning German film\u00a0<em>All Quiet on the Western Front.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\"><strong>Critics Love Society Of Snow<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"society of the snow\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/JoJhNPhwRV6bl60R2eyluw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/giant_freakin_robot_articles_628\/e93010c9e795245dba5eee68cc49f9fe\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>society of the snow<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The film\u2019s success surpasses mere viewership numbers. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews, notching a commendable and uncommon 90% fresh on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.giantfreakinrobot.com\/topic\/opinion\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rotten Tomatoes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Rotten Tomatoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Thanks to its harrowing narrative, singular direction, and attending Oscar buzz, the film resonated globally and landed in Netflix\u2019s Top 10 in 93 countries. Those included France, Germany, the UK, Brazil, Mexico, and the U.S.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2024, the international film\u00a0Society of the Snow charted a historic in streaming and on the award circuit. Directed by the renowned Spanish filmmaker J.A. Bayona and released on January 4th, the film, which was responsible for significant international acclaim, rapidly ascended to become one of Netflix\u2019s most impactful non-English hits in that year. 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