Juan bayonas the impossible, a film about the 2004 tsunami, bills itself as a film about the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It was an undersea megathrust earthquake that registered a magnitude of 9. Juan antonio bayonas the impossible is an intense realization of the 2004 tsunami at odds with overstated sentimentalism. Oct 26, 2012 the impossible bande annonce vf du film avec naomi watts et ewan mc gregor. Dec 21, 2012 naomi watts and ewan mcgregor star in the impossible, a film based on the true story of one family who were caught in the deadly indian ocean tsunami. The impossible ewan mcgregor and the 2004 thailand tsunami. Here he responds to criticisms leveled at the impossible. Here he responds to criticisms leveled at the impossible, which suggested the film overlooked the majority of the. A sensory overload of emotion and spectacle, the impossible is a disaster movie much, much better than the usual overblown fare pumped out by hollywood. Although obviously bringing lots of memories to the thai. The impossible, kisah tentang tsunami 2004 bbc news indonesia. The recent release of the movie, the impossible, and naomi watts nominations for best actress for her role in this film had me thinking about my travels to phuket and the amazing true story which inspired this movie. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen bbc. Although it is the story of maria belon and her family, who were spanish visitors on vacation in thailand when the tsunami struck on the day following christmas, the movie has changed their nationality to a british couple, maria naomi watts and henry.
The trailer for the film uses graphic imagery to re. Lhistoire dune famille, en thailande, prise dans le tsunami, lune des. Moments later the belonalvarez family was swept apart by the torrential force of the indian ocean tsunami of 2004. The impossible, a film based on the true story of one family who were caught in the deadly indian ocean tsunami. The story of a tourist family in thailand caught in the destruction and chaotic aftermath of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. The clip shows the fear and chaos that come when a family of white tourists in thailand are split up by the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami. I realized that with the subject matter being the 2004 tsunami in southeast asia this would be a serious film. The impossible about one familys journey in the wake of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami answers that question with a. The trailer for the impossible, starring ewan mcgregor and naomi watts, sure looks like it may have missed the point of one of the worst humanitarian disasters in history. Lucas tom holland, henry ewan mcgregor and maria naomi watts 2012 summit entertainment. Jan 03, 20 the impossible when the tsunami subsides, the film s dubious racial politics make an unwelcome reappearance.
Director juan antonio bayonas the impossible aims to tell one familys story of struggle and survival after the disastrous indian ocean tsunami of 2004. The impossible bande annonce vf du film avec naomi watts et ewan mc gregor. The impossible submerges the true impact of the tsunami. Maria belon is a spanish physician and motivational speaker, known for surviving the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami when she was on vacation in thailand with her husband enrique alvarez and three sons lucas, simon and tomas alvarez.
Latterly the film suggests that that being wealthy or just holding good insurance cover, can whisk you away from all the unpleasantness. Actress plays an emotional role in a film about the 2004 tsunami. Aside from clint eastwoods underpowered hereafter, the legacy of 2004 s boxing day tsunami has yet to get the film it deserves. The english bennet family are on christmas holiday in thailand when the tsunami hits. Dans the impossible naomi watts est plongee dans lhorreur du razdemaree du 26 decembre 2004. Dec 25, 2012 survivors of the 2004 tsunami have been left in tears as cinemas are screening the trailer for a movie about the disaster without warning. Can a film be grueling and full of grace at the same time. The impossible film 2012 wikipedia bahasa indonesia. Dec 21, 2012 urgent yet measured, like the onrushing tide, the impossible is a reallife disaster flick with a compelling twist. But the 2004 tsunami destroyed many of their livelihoods and they are now struggling to adapt to. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen bbc news.
She was severely injured in the tsunami and nearly died. Naomi watts and tom holland in the impossible 2012 naomi watts in the. An unflinching look at the 2004 tsunami open this photo in gallery. Top 10 films featuring tsunamis top 10 films top 10 films. Mega tsunami scenes from the film haeundae 2009 1080p duration. The impossible tells the true story of one familys survival of the 2004 thailand tsunami, which killed almost 300,000 people. The impossible tells the true story of one family s survival of the 2004 thailand tsunami, which killed almost 300,000 people. Watch the impossible streaming online hulu free trial. The impossible 2012 12 1h 49m dramas based on real life tracking one familys harrowing experiences, this gripping drama depicts the chaos generated by the massive 2004 tsunami in southeast asia.
Miracle mum relives 2004 tsunami ordeal which inspired new. The lives of countless families all over the world changed forever. Guardian reader simon jenkins was in thailand when the 2004 tsunami struck. It was the human spirit that caused the adversity, but lets ignore that. Mother maria bennet, an exdoctor, is swept out in the tidal wave with oldest son lucas. Bayonas the impossible is a truelife disaster movie that opens with a spectacularly harrowing recreation of the mass destruction and death wreaked by the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. Naomi watts took on the impossible through real tsunami victims stories actress plays an emotional role in a film about the 2004 tsunami. Film ini dirilis di amerika serikat pada tanggal 21 desember 2012 secara terbatas dan 11 januari 20 secara luas. The story is about a family that survived the 2004 tsunami in thailand.
Jan 04, 20 guardian reader simon jenkins was in thailand when the 2004 tsunami struck. The impossible is a movie thats based on a true story. The impossible movie clip the last thing we do 2012 naomi watts, ewan mcgregor movie hd duration. Naomi watts dan ewan mcgregor membintangi the impossible, film yang diangkat dari kisah nyata sebuah keluarga yang berjuang melawan ganasnya tsunami asia tenggara 2004. However, the devastating 2004 tsunami, which occurred on 26 december 2004, destroys the coastal zone, and they are swept up in the flood a flood which captures maria searching for a lost page of a book against a glass window while the rest of the family is near the pool. The impossible will upset and unnerve some simply because of its realistic depiction of the worlds biggest recorded tsunami.
The cast includes naomi watts, ewan mcgregor and tom holland. The impossible recreates the 2004 tsunami in this heart. The impossible new trailer 2012 ewan mcgregor, naomi. An account of a family caught in the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. Superficial, incoherent, false and westerncentric depiction of the tsunami tragedy in. Maria belon born may 12, 1966 is a spanish physician and motivational speaker, known for surviving the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami when she was on vacation in thailand with her husband enrique quique alvarez and three sons lucas, simon and tomas alvarez. Film talk the impossible stars ewan mcgregor and naomi watts. The impossible miracle survival of family who inspired tsunami movie. The impossible real life tsunami survivor maria belon interview duration. The impossible 2012 12 1h 49m criticallyacclaimed films tracking one familys harrowing experiences, this gripping drama depicts the chaos generated by the. The film doesnt build to the climax, the tsunami that ravaged south asia eight. Bayona maria belon movie interviews movies based on real life events naomi watts summit entertainment the impossible tom holland tsunami. The impossible puzzles trivia mentalrobics games community.
In the impossible, we know the tsunami is coming, but the sheer speed of its appearance still takes us by surprise. Start your free trial to watch the impossible and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. The impossible 2012 12 1h 49m criticallyacclaimed films tracking one familys harrowing experiences, this gripping drama depicts the chaos generated by the massive 2004 tsunami in southeast asia. Phuket, thailand and the movie, the impossible giggles. Transcript for naomi watts on preparing for the impossible. Naomi watts and ewan mcgregor star in the impossible, a film based on the true story of one family who were caught in the deadly indian ocean tsunami. Mother maria bennet, an exdoctor, is swept out in the tidal wave with oldest son. The impossible is beautifully accurate, writes tsunami. The impossible true story of survival from the 2004 tsunami chiangrai times the official trailer has been released for the impossible, a new film starring ewan mcgregor and naomi watts that retells one familys true survival story in thailand after the december 26, 2004 tsunami. Tsunami survivor maria belon reflects on the impossible.
Naomi watts on preparing for the impossible video abc news. The scenes in the trailer alone are powerful enough to force some viewers to reach for the tissues. As ewan mcgregor and naomi watts battle the 2004 tsunami in the impossible, debate is reignited over whether its prejudice, studio cowardice or market forces that is keeping western. On december 26th, 2004, the deadliest tsunami on record hit the south east coast of asia.
An account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst. Mene par ewan mcgreggor et noami watts, the impossible, diffuse ce. An account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time. The 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami also known as the boxing day tsunami occurred at 00. Director and stars reveal how they made the impossible possible without cgi video. Dec 27, 2012 guardian reader simon jenkins was in thailand when the 2004 tsunami struck. The official trailer for the impossible starring naomi watts, ewan mcgregor and tom holland. The impossible submerges the true impact of the tsunami film the. The impossible is beautifully accurate, writes tsunami survivor film. New movie the impossible recounts thailands 2004 tsunami. The impossible movie of the tsunami khao lak forum. Perhaps i didnt put the two together because the area had recovered so well.
Bayona on making a film about the 2004 indian ocean tsunami by christopher rosen this image released by summit entertainment shows naomi watts in a scene from the impossible. It is based on the experience of maria belon and her family in the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. A 2012 film about one familys impossible story during the boxing day tsunami. A familyoffive whose miraculous survival in the boxing day tsunami has been turned into a hollywood film today relived their ordeal as their story prepares to hit the big screen. The impossible new trailer 2012 ewan mcgregor, naomi watts movie hd. She was portrayed in the 2012 film the impossible by naomi watts, who received a best actress academy award nomination for her performance.
Jan 05, 20 miracle mum relives 2004 tsunami ordeal which inspired new movie the impossible maria belon alvarez was badly wounded as she was dragged under water by the vast indian ocean tsunami of boxing day. Indian ocean tsunami 2004 page 2 of 32 world the guardian. Lo imposible is a 2012 englishlanguage spanish disaster drama film directed by j. Maria is tended to by a villageful of kindly thais, whose job seems to be rescuing. The movie the impossible an account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time the 2004 tsunami was filmed mainly in khao lak at the orchid beach resort, phuket and krabi in thailand between september 2010 and february 2011. Overall the film is sensitively handled, with the film makers taking pains to show the local effort and help provided, hammering home that noone is safe when a tsunami hits, white, brown, rich or poor. Film the impossible ditayangkan secara perdana di festival film internasional toronto pada tanggal 9 september 2012 dan dirilis di spanyol pada tanggal 11 oktober 2012.
Naomi watts took on the impossible through real tsunami. Ja bayonas disaster movie is accomplished, but overlooks the overwhelming majority of the 2004 disasters victims. I cant begin to tell you what an honor and a privilege it was to be sitting across from maria belon, a spanish doctor who, along with her husband and three sons, miraculously survived the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. The official trailer has been released for the impossible, a new film starring ewan mcgregor and naomi watts that retells one familys true survival story in thailand after the december 26, 2004 tsunami. The title and the rest of the credits do not appear until the end of the film. L equipe du film a tres vite ecarte lusage deffets numeriques, qui.
Still, i wasnt quite ready for a film of such intensity and one that drew me in to a state of absolute and total involvement. The impossible, kisah tentang tsunami 2004 bbc news. Still frame 74 event 31 poster 21 product 4 behind the scenes 3 publicity 3 person. Miracle mum relives 2004 tsunami ordeal which inspired new movie the impossible maria belon alvarez was badly wounded as she was dragged under water by the vast indian ocean tsunami of boxing day. Imposante film the impossible zie je vanavond op veronica. Especially this scene, where the mom bursts out of the water after being pulled under by the tsunami. The hollywood reporter sat down with the film s director juan. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen. According to an excerpt from the movie s website, a powerful story based on one familys survival of the 2004 tsunami, the impossible stars naomi. Dec 15, 2017 maria was horrifically wounded as she was dragged under water by the devastating indian ocean tsunami of boxing day 2004. The impossible recreates the 2004 tsunami in this heartwrenching new trailer august 21, 2012 by.
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