“Los 33” (The 33) is a 2015 drama film directed by Patricia Riggen, based on the true story of the 2010 Copiapó mining accident in Chile. The movie tells the harrowing tale of 33 miners who were trapped underground for 69 days after a collapse in the San José Mine.
The film explores the physical and emotional toll of the miners' ordeal, as well as the heroic efforts of rescuers and the families who fought for their loved ones' survival. The movie touches on themes of perseverance, hope, and the power of community in times of crisis.
The cast includes Antonio Banderas as Mario Sepúlveda, one of the trapped miners, and Juliette Binoche as María Segovia, the sister of one of the miners. The film was praised for its performances and its respectful depiction of the real-life events. Despite some criticism for its simplified portrayal of the complex rescue operation, “Los 33” remains a gripping and emotional story of human resilience and the triumph of the human spirit.
| Directed by | Patricia Riggen |
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| Produced by | Robert Katz Edward McGurn Mike Medavoy |
| Screenplay by | Mikko Alanne Craig Borten Michael Thomas |
| Story by | José Rivera |
| Based on | Deep Down Dark by Héctor Tobar |
| Starring | Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche, James Brolin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Mario Casas, Adriana Barraza, Kate del Castillo, Cote de Pablo, Bob Gunton, Gabriel Byrne, Oscar Nunez, |
| Music by | James Horner |
| Cinematography | Checco Varese |
| Edited by | Michael Tronick |
| Production companies |
Alcon Entertainment Phoenix Pictures RatPac-Dune Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures (North America) 20th Century Fox (Latin America) |
| Release date | 6 August 2015 (Chile) 13 November 2015 (United States) |
| Running time | 127 minutes |
| Countries | United States Chile Colombia |
| Languages | English Spanish |
| Budget | $26 million |
| Box office | $28 million |