Coming Soon to Theaters: ‘The 33’ – The True Story of the 2010 Chilean Mine Accident

Arriving in theaters worldwide this November comes the daring real-life story of the 33 Chilean miners who were trapped in the San Jose Mine in Chile for 69 days in August 2010. For 69 days, and with more than 2000 feet of rock and debris blocking their escape, the 33 miners had to rely on instinct and each other to survive in the harsh, dark, hot underground with only minimal food and water supplies. 

The film will focus on “Super” Mario Sepúlveda (played by Antonio Banderas), who became the center of public attention after the accident because of the video logs he would keep and send up to the rescuers to let everyone know how the minders were faring.  The film, however, does not focus solely on the miner’s plight, but also on the drama of what was going on above ground.

Academy Award-nominated producer Mike Medavoy (Black Swan, Shutter Island), who lived in Chile for 10 years, developed the project in cooperation with the miners, their families, and the rescuers. Based on a screenplay written by Mikko Alanne and José Rivera, and directed by Patricia Riggen (Girl in Progress, Under the Same Moon) – The 33 is a gut-wrenching portrayal of the events that unfolded during those harrowing days as the rest of world watched in suspense. Lou Diamond Phillips, Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche, Jennifer Lopez, James Brolin, and Gabriel Byrne round out the internationally acclaimed, star-studded cast. 

The film premiered in Chile on August 6^th to critical praise and is set for a worldwide release on November 13.  You won’t want to miss this one!

Check out the official international movie trailer here.