In 1936 San FranciscoW. S. Van Dyke and D. W. Griffith dazzled and frightened audiences in equal measure. The first of the great disaster films. And all this through the horror of an earthquake, using the central story of love, loyalty and sacrifice. With a cast led by Clark Gable, Jeanette Macdonald and Spencer Tracy, the plot delves into how people react to the inevitable. What allowed The plot will be mixed with heartbreaking scenes of rescue, death and suffering.
But the worst thing about this story is that it was not a figment of the writers’ imagination. The film actually delved into what happened during the legendary 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Of course, this was a free interpretation of some of the most painful chronicles of the time. However, it was quite realistic, conveying an atmosphere of horror, melancholy and the brave heroism that followed the rescue and restoration of the city.
The project marked the “before” and “after” in cinema. Especially one that explores and reimagines disasters in the cinematic world. But more than that, he showed that great tragedies could be explored from a human perspective that was as powerful as it was moving. If you are interested in such stories, we leave you with ten disaster films based on real events. From frightening information about one of the most destructive tsunamis on record to a weather event that was a death sentence. Everything for those who want to understand the most extreme danger and how people face it.
The Impossible (Prime Video)
Director Juan Antonio Bayona takes the true story of Spanish doctor Maria Belon and her family, victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and turns it into a heartbreaking disaster film. But more than that, I’m using a complex mass disaster scenario. deepen love, devotion and survival instinct.
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The combination makes Impossiblean epic about the value of people in situations that transcend them. But much more is to look very carefully at what happens in scenes of tragedy that require solidarity and collective efforts to save lives. With one of the most heartbreaking final scenes in memory. The genre is ideal for fans of this type of plot.
Titanic (Disney+)
One of James Cameron’s most memorable works—and one of the director’s favorites—is also the story of a massive tragedy. British liner RMS Titanic It was considered a masterpiece of engineering, which also summarized the technical advances associated with sea travel. So you’re drowning This event is considered one of the most significant disasters in the history of the 20th century.
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Cameron took the above and turned it into the perfect setting for a painful romance doomed to die. Also in detail is the account of the last hours of the ship, considered unsinkable and whose shipwreck marked the end of an era. A real find for romantics who are also fans of the disaster genre.
The Snow Society (Netflix)
Another Juan Antonio Bayona film on the list. This time it’s a moving look at one of the most memorable plane crashes of the last century. On October 13, 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashed into a glacier in the Andes. The next thing that happened was that the few survivors had to face extreme conditions in order to survive. And finally even resorting to cannibalism to save his life.
The director took this story, which is also an adaptation of Pablo Vierci’s book of the same name, to delve into the nobility of the man’s spirit. And how even the most difficult circumstances allow the power of solidarity, camaraderie and love to emerge. Exciting twist for history of disasters of fundamental importance in the history of aviation.
Apollo 13 (SkyShowtime)
In April 1970, at the height of the space race, the Apollo 13 mission was about to make history by sending its crew to the Moon. An event that will confirm the ambitions of a generation of engineers and astronauts, and demonstrate that North America still has something to say about space exploration. However, what seemed like a guaranteed success soon turned into a fight for the crew’s survival after an explosion on the ship diverted them from their original course. In addition to the threat of oxygen supply.
Ron Howard turned the above into a work reflecting on the power of solidarity and collective effort. And also in terms of delving into cultural ambitions and how they can be transformed into ideals. With a visual section detailing what went into the rescue Apollo 13 is one of the ideal films for fans of the genre.
Everest (Movistar+)
In this disturbing and intense film, director Baltasar Kormakur explores one of the most painful tragedies to occur in the Himalayas in the 20th century. Everest tells the story of what happened on May 10, 1996, when eight climbers They were trapped in the middle of a fateful storm that led to their deaths.
However, in addition to this, the film shows how the entire team surrounding the victims fought until the last moment to save them. Moreover, in a situation that worsened every minute until it became potentially fatal even for the rescuers. An ode to sacrifice and courage, we recommend you watch it if you’re into disaster movies.
Sally: Exploit on the Hudson (Max)
On January 15, 2009, Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger became a hero when he managed to terrorize US Airways Flight 1549, which he was piloting, in the midst of an emergency caused by tragic necessity. But the experienced captain managed to land andon the Hudson River in New York, saving his life and the lives of the passengers on board.
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This Clint Eastwood film salvages what happened, but instead of simply exploring the disaster – which it does, and with outstanding visuals – it’s more interested in the pilot. Played by Tom Hanks, Sally becomes a tragic hero who risked her career in a desperate attempt to prevent an even greater disaster. This gives the film the opportunity to delve so deeply into its protagonist, as well as in the context that surrounded it. Don’t miss it if you love the disaster genre.
World Trade Center (Movistar+)
On September 11, 2001, two passenger planes hijacked by terrorists crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center complex in New York. This led to the collapse of both countries and was a tragic historical milestone from which the world has not yet fully recovered. Much more, because suffering and The horror was captured through horrifying images.
Director Oliver Stone made the decision to go in the opposite direction of the horrifying photographs and recordings that were flooding television at the time. So, the film focuses on two anonymous heroes: Sergeant John McLaughlin (Nicolas Cage) and policeman Will Gimeno (Michael Peña). Both tried to help the wounded with the limited means at their disposal. This makes them an emblem of a city in collapse, but in particular the courage and dedication of its inhabitants in the midst of a horrific disaster.
33 (Apple TV+)
On August 5, 2010, 33 Chilean miners were trapped for two months following the collapse of the San José mine in the Chilean commune of Caldera. The next thing that happened was the government and many other organizations trying to save lives. victims, all in dangerous situations and increasingly close to death.
Chilean director Patricia Riggen used the above to talk about how solidarity and collective willpower can work wonders. Although the number 33 is closer to fiction than one might assume, it delves into human qualities. to triumph in the midst of suffering and courage as determination.
Black Tide (Movistar+)
On April 22, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil station exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, leaving behind destruction, death and environmental disaster. In addition, the handful of terrified victims who had to be rescued before the second explosion occurred or, in the worst case, that the remains of the structure sank into the sea.
This film by Peter Berg tells that story and also takes it to a whole new level by exploring the context and everything that happened as the platform workers tried to survive. If you skillfully use the tense atmosphere of an impending disaster to tell its story, this is a perfect film. for those who like to reconstruct historical events of a catastrophic nature.
The perfect storm
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, this adaptation of Sebastian Junger’s book of the same name tells the story of a rare climate merger that turns disastrous. In 1991, the fishing vessel Andrea Gail sank off the coast of Nova Scotia. as we face the harshest part of hurricane season in the area.
The film depicts this event in all its horror, but also takes the time and interest to delve deeper into its characters and context. This gives the film a dramatic and bittersweet tone, equating the struggle for survival of a group of fishermen.sa search for redemption.
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