The familys nationality was unspecified in the film. Unfortunately the makers of this film pretty much omitted the tsunami from this movie. Naomi watts took on the impossible through real tsunami. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen. The impossible submerges the true impact of the tsunami. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen bbc news. Struck thailand, indonesia and several other asian countries killing 280,000 people. The title and the rest of the credits do not appear until the end of the film. Dec, 2012 this is the real family who is reflected in the film the impossible here with the main actors. The impossible is beautifully accurate, writes tsunami. Naomi watts plays the role of a tough mother while she seeks to find the rest of her family. The impossible tells the story of a family caught in the 2004 indian ocean tsunami.
Director juan antonio bayonas the impossible aims to tell one familys story of struggle and survival after the disastrous indian ocean tsunami of 2004. While she almost drowns after being pulled under by the. According to an excerpt from the movies website, a powerful story based on one familys survival of the 2004 tsunami, the impossible stars naomi watts and ewan mcgregor. Dec 21, 2012 director juan antonio bayonas the impossible aims to tell one family s story of struggle and survival after the disastrous indian ocean tsunami of 2004. She was severely injured in the tsunami and nearly died. Despite this, belon said nothing happened to us her and her family because they survived.
A powerful story based on one familys experience of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami, the impossible stars naomi watts and ewan mcgregor. A familyoffive whose miraculous survival in the boxing day tsunami has been turned into a hollywood film today relived. It was an undersea megathrust earthquake that registered a magnitude of 9. 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. Henry, his doctor wife, maria, and their three sons, fly from japan where henry is stationed. Jan 27, 20 the impossible real life tsunami survivor maria belon interview. A family offive 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.
Can a film be grueling and full of grace at the same time. 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. The effects of the 2004 tsunami in thailand on a number of fictional swedish. After the wave hit and swept her away from her family, she was able to grab hold of a tree with the aim of waiting for the tsunami to subside. The story of a tourist family in thailand caught in the destruction and chaotic aftermath of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. Indian ocean tsunami of 2004, tsunami that hit the coasts of several countries of south and southeast asia in december 2004. Most popular 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami movies. Paul and rob forkan caught up in 2004 tsunami share their. The impossible follows the story of a single family holidaying in thailand during the disaster. 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. Jul 19, 2019 altogether, an estimated 230,000 to 260,000 people died in the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami.
Jan 04, 20 ja bayonas disaster movie is accomplished, but overlooks the overwhelming majority of the 2004 disasters victims published. True story of the impossible miracle survival of family who inspired tsunami movie she was petrified, alone and convinced she was dying but in a miracle that inspired the impossible, the mum. Familyoffive relive their incredible tale of survival in 2004 tsunami as story. Girl swept from her parents in tsunami is reunited with.
Rent the impossible 2012 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. It is based on the experience of maria belon and her family in the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. Girl swept from her parents in tsunami is reunited with her. Indian ocean tsunami 2004 05 npr coverage of the great indian ocean tsunami and its aftermath. 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. Naomi watts took on the impossible through real tsunami victims stories actress plays an emotional role in a film about the 2004 tsunami. Tsunami survivor maria belon reflects on the impossible. Survivors of the 2004 tsunami have been left in tears as cinemas are screening the trailer for a movie about the disaster without warning. Parents need to know that the impossible is an intense family drama set against the 2004 asian tsunami.
Aug 12, 2010 a family is forced to run for their lives, and for higher ground, after a massive earthquake sends millions of gallons of water rushing inland in the 2004 tsunami. 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. Because of the subject matter, there are many upsetting sequences, particularly in the first half hour after the tsunami hits. True story of the impossible miracle survival of family. 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. For those in thailand who witnessed the tragedy first hand, its realistic depictions. True story of the impossible miracle survival of family who inspired tsunami movie she was petrified, alone and convinced she was dying but in a. Tsunami devastates indian ocean coast a powerful earthquake off the coast of sumatra, indonesia, on december 26, 2004 sets off a tsunami that wreaks death and devastation across the indian ocean. Why in a story full of pain and full of loss pick up our story in which.
Miracle mum relives 2004 tsunami ordeal which inspired new. The tsunami was travelling with so much energy it went as far as 5,000km to africa, where it still had enough force to. The impossible real life tsunami survivor maria belon. This tsunami is the 2nd worst natural disaster of any type, in term of lives lost, since 1900.
I realized that with the subject matter being the 2004 tsunami in southeast asia this would be a serious film. The movie establishes them at the resort as they are having fun. The 2004 tsunami wiped away towns with mindboggling. Mother recalls agonising decision to let go of fiveyearold sons hand in order to save his brother as boxing day tsunami hit.
The effects of the 2004 tsunami in thailand on a number of fictional swedish characters. The trailer for the film uses graphic imagery to re. Nov 17, 2016 spanishborn tomas alvarez belons life changed forever on 26 december 2004, when he was caught up in the tragedy of the indian ocean tsunami. His familys survival story inspired the 2012 film the impossible. The 2004 tsunami wiped away towns with mindboggling destruction. 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. 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 2004 indian ocean tsunami history and its aftermath. Bayona, director of the orphanage, came to her wanting to make a movie about the tsunami, she had to ask why. Most popular 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami. Moments later the belonalvarez family was swept apart by the torrential force of the indian ocean tsunami of 2004. The impossible about one familys journey in the wake of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami answers that question with a. Debris litters the beach after the 2004 tsunami in sri lanka. Search, discover and share your favorite tsunami gifs.
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. Her family had traveled to khao lak, thailand, in 2004 for their christmas. I expected that this movie would be about one familys experiences set against a backdrop of unique natural tragedy that caused 400,000 deaths and left 500,00 homeless. The scenes in the trailer alone are powerful enough to force some viewers to reach for the tissues. We meet the family behind tsunami movie the impossible. For belon, making the film was more than just a glamorous silver lining to a traumatic. The impossible real life tsunami survivor maria belon interview. Top 10 films featuring tsunamis top 10 films top 10 films. Mar 05, 2016 footage of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. I decided to watch the impossible largely to see naomi watts performance, for which she was nominated as best actress by the motion picture academy, screen actors guild, golden globes and numerous critics groups. Spanishborn tomas alvarez belons life changed forever on 26 december 2004. Spanishborn tomas alvarez belons life changed forever on 26 december 2004, when he was caught up in the tragedy of the indian ocean tsunami. With naomi watts, ewan mcgregor, tom holland, oaklee pendergast. The 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami also known as the boxing day tsunami occurred at 00.
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 miracle survival of family who inspired tsunami movie. All i could see was water and two of my boys clinging to the tops of trees. Sep 20, 2012 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. They stop in thailand for a christmas vacation at an absolutely beautiful fivestar resort. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen bbc. Maria belon born may 12, 1966 is a spanish physician and motivational speaker, known for surviving the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami when. The tsunami hit the resort on the third day of their vacation. Boxing day 2004 dawned chilly in new delhi, a winter fog hanging over the city, tangy with the smoke of cooking fires. Parents who lost their two children in the 2004 tsunami claim to. The impossible, a film based on the true story of one family who were caught in the deadly indian ocean tsunami. Interviews and stories about the plight of refugees and efforts to rebuild. Naomi watts, ewan mcgregor, tom holland, oaklee pendergast. Aug 28, 2005 a family of four takes a trip to a sunny island.
Lo imposible is a 2012 englishlanguage spanish disaster drama film directed by j. The quake itself was thirdmost powerful since 1900, exceeded only by the great chilean earthquake of 1960 magnitude 9. The sumatraandaman earthquake, which caused the 2004 indian ocean tsunami, is estimated to have released energy equivalent to 23,000 hiroshimatype atomic bombs. The earthquake was caused by a rupture along the fault. Paul and rob forkan were teens on a family holiday in sri lanka in 2004. The tsunami and its aftermath were responsible for immense destruction and loss on the rim of the indian ocean. Ja bayonas disaster movie is accomplished, but overlooks the overwhelming majority of the 2004 disasters victims published. The tsunami was the deadliest in recorded history, taking 230,000 lives in a matter of hours. Nov 12, 2014 paul and rob forkan were teens on a family holiday in sri lanka in 2004.
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