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Reality can be the best source of stories, and it's true with Warner Brothers' release today: 33.
Based on the plight of the 33 Chilean miners who were trapped, it is a poignant tale of the triumph of the human spirit. Though it is strongly painted with Latin culture throughout, the humanity that pervades the story and the ultimate challenge trumps any cultural difference one might perceive. We are glad to say it is in English!
Many people are probably saying to themselves today: "TGIF!" however, when you watch this story and consider the circumstances of these blue collar workers, you will count your blessings and be grateful for being an American whether your collar is blue or white. Your job is not likely as tough as theirs, and the risks involved in being a miner are not often considered until something goes wrong. All white collar workers in risk management will have a special appreciation for this story.
The movie tells us that around 12k people die annually around the world in mining. We had no idea.
Before they descend into the mines, the story is above-ground and the cinematography of the landscapes is beautiful and a bright, sharp contrast to what dwells below the surface. For all our soccer fans, you'll be glad to see that included in the dusty desert.
This epic tale of survival lends itself to passion, creative thinking and the concept of the will to live. 33 is inspirational and will move you tremendously. The comradery punctuated with little tiffs (which are inevitable under the circumstances) below totals a stellar script.
If you have been affected by terrorism's effects, you will find comfort in the fact that this was a natural disaster.
Above ground, the families of the miners and the government intervention tell another tale that tries to balance emotion and reason with the best strategy possible. There is little calmness here; it is as frazzled as James Bond is cool under pressure.
For everyone that also enjoys math, you'll love the deviation factor here, not to mention the odds. There was clear commitment to authenticity from location to music, and 33 also brings human relations to another level with humor in tragedy. Adultery, challenging family relationships, and cooperation under crisis are all major themes solved by the persistence and intelligence above ground.
Previously, 33 was covered on Whom You Know:
Every human in the audience will have tears in their eyes by the end.
33 is Recommended by Whom You Know!
From Alcon Entertainment and Phoenix Pictures comes the unforgettable true story of “The 33.”
In 2010, the eyes of the world turned to Chile, where 33 miners had been buried alive by the catastrophic explosion and collapse of a 100-year-old gold and copper mine. Over the next 69 days, an international team worked night and day in a desperate attempt to rescue the trapped men as their families and friends, as well as millions of people globally, waited and watched anxiously for any sign of hope. But 200 stories beneath the surface, in the suffocating heat and with tensions rising, provisions—and time—were quickly running out.
A story of resilience, personal transformation and triumph of the human spirit, the film takes us to the Earth’s darkest depths, revealing the psyches of the men trapped in the mine, and depicting the courage of both the miners and their families who refused to give up.
Based on the gripping true story of survival—and filmed with the cooperation of the miners, their families and their rescuers—“The 33” reveals the never-before-seen actual events that unfolded, above and below ground, which became nothing less than a worldwide phenomenon.
The international cast is led by Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, Academy Award winner Juliette Binoche (“The English Patient”), James Brolin, and Lou Diamond Phillips, with Bob Gunton and Gabriel Byrne. The main cast also includes Mario Casas, Jacob Vargas, Juan Pablo Raba, Oscar Nuñez, Tenoch Huerta, Marco Treviño, Adriana Barraza, Kate Del Castillo, Cote de Pablo, Elizabeth De Razzo, Naomi Scott, Gustavo Angarita, and Alejandro Goic.
Patricia Riggen directed “The 33” from a screenplay by Mikko Alanne, Oscar nominee Craig Borten (“Dallas Buyers Club”) and Michael Thomas, based on the screen story by Jose Rivera and the book Deep Down Dark by Hector Tobar. The film was produced by Oscar nominee Mike Medavoy (“Black Swan”), Robert Katz and Edward McGurn. Carlos Eugenio Lavin, Leopoldo Enriquez, Alan Zhang and José Luis Escolar served as executive producers.
The behind-the-scene creative team included cinematographer Checco Varese, production designer Marco Niro, editor Michael Tronick and Oscar-nominated costume designer Paco Delgado (“Les Misérables”). The Academy Award-winning team of Alex Henning and Ben Grossman (“Hugo”) supervised the visual effects. The score was composed by Oscar winner James Horner (“Titanic”).
“The 33” was filmed on location in Chile’s harshly remote yet stunningly beautiful Atacama desert just kilometers away from where the event took place, and deep within two mines located in central Colombia.
A presentation of Alcon Entertainment and Phoenix Pictures, “The 33” is slated to open on November 13, 2015 and will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
