Mendoza, Argentina – To commemorate the premiere of Juan Antonio Bayona’s latest film ‘Society of the Snow’, Euronews Culture revisits the story of Fernando Parrado, a survivor of the 1972 ‘Miracle of the Andes’ plane crash. Parrado shares the chilling pact he and his fellow passengers made to endure and survive.
Parrado, now 72 years old, revealed in the interview with Euronews Culture the harrowing experience of being stranded in the Andes for 72 days after their plane crashed. He recalled the difficult decision they had to make to resort to cannibalism in order to survive, a pact that continues to haunt him to this day.
The ‘Miracle of the Andes’ captured the world’s attention in 1972, when 45 people on a Uruguayan Air Force plane crashed in the Andes mountains between Chile and Argentina. The survivors had to endure extreme conditions, including freezing temperatures and avalanches, until they were finally rescued.
Parrado’s story, along with that of his fellow survivors, has continued to inspire books, documentaries, and now, a new film by Juan Antonio Bayona. His testimony serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable challenges.
In conclusion, Parrado’s recount of the ‘Miracle of the Andes’ sheds light on the tremendous courage and sacrifices made by the survivors. Their ordeal continues to be a remarkable tale of perseverance and the will to survive against all odds.