Spanish director JA Bayona’s “Society of the Snow,” a reconstruction of a 1972 plane crash in the Andes that forced survivors to take extreme measures, including cannibalism, has been set as the Venice Film Festival’s closing film.
The deeply immersive Spanish-language saga is a Netflix original film shot in Andalusia’s Sierra Nevada, mainland Spain’s highest mountain range, using a 300-person crew. “Society of the Snow” will world premiere on the Lido out-of-competition on Sept. 9th. Its official screening will be held in the Palazzo del Cinema after the awards ceremony.
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In 1972 Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, which had been chartered to bring Montevideo’s Old Christians Rugby Club team to Chile, crashed at an altitude of 11,712 feet in the Andes. Of its 45 passengers – which consisted mostly of the rugby team, friends and family – 29 survived. Without food, the survivors, who belonged to Uruguay’s elite, were forced to eat the flesh of the deceased to stay alive. 19 survived an avalanche. 72 days after the crash, 16 finally made it out alive.
Venice’s announcement on Saturday that “Society of the Snow” is Friday’s news that the Lido has been forced to pull Luca Guadagnino’s Zendaya-starrer “Challengers,” which had been set as its opening film, due to promotional complications prompted by the SAG-AFTRA strike. Italian World War II epic “Comandante” is replacing “Challengers” as Venice’s opening night film.
The “Society of the Snow” cast features up-and-coming Uruguayan and Argentine actors Enzo Vogrincic (“A Twelve-Year Night”): Matías Recalt (“Apache, la vida de Carlos Tévez”); Agustín Pardella (“Pinamar”) and Felipe González (“El Cazador”).
Directed by Bayona, “Society of the Snow” is produced by Belén Atienza, Sandra Hermida and JA Bayona. Starring Enzo Vogrincic, Matías Recalt, Agustín Pardella, Esteban Kukuriczka and Tomas Wolf. The screenplay is by Bayona, Bernat Vilaplana, Jaime Marques, and Nicolás Casariego from the novel by Pablo Vierci. The director of photography is Pedro Luque (“Don’t Breathe”).
JA Bayona made his directorial debut with “The Orphanage” (2007) which launched at Cannes and won numerous awards including seven Goyas, which are Spain’s highest film honors. In 2012 he made his first English-language foray with “The Impossible, a harrowing disaster film that grossed $198 million worldwide.
The 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival will run Aug. 30-Sept. 9. The lineup will be announced on July 25.
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Meld the power of Adele with the eclecticism of Kate Bush, the intimacy of Tori Amos, the charming flair of Stevie Nicks and a dash of Taylor Swift, what do you have? You have Samsara, of course. Hailing from the UK, singer-songwriter Samsara traipses across jazz, pop, country and rock with her evocative vocals and melodies. From fronting a teenage band at the age of 15 to singing with stars like Don Henley, Steve Winwood, and Bryan Adams, and now releasing music as a solo artist, Samsara is an exciting artist to say the least.
After leaving music behind because of a cumulative abusive marriage where her husband wouldn’t allow her to sing, Samsara steps up to prove she may have taken a step back, but music is in her soul. Reaching audiences across the globe with chart-topping songs like ‘Love For All Time’, ‘Without You’ and ‘Hard To Love’, Samsara is difficult to ignore and we’re taking a gander into her single ‘Invisible’.
Released in 2022, ‘Invisible’ followed her single ‘Anything’ and brought listeners a soft, soothing country sound. Easily placed on any stage in Nashville, ‘Invisible’ has a toe-tapping element reminiscent of acts like Reba McIntyre and Tori Amos. Yet, while there is a powerful mainstream country sound, Samsara’s obscure vocals add a unique tinge to the ballad. Rich, confident and warm, her voice pulls you tight in a big hug while the instrumentation wraps you both in a comfortable blanket. Interestingly, while the song has a simplistic acoustic soundscape, the single is kaleidoscopic with a charming harmony in the arrangement.
A natural storyteller, Samsara shares reflective songs of life, love and journeys. ‘Invisible’ uses an intimate personal narrative to resonate with people who “feel invisible”. Yet, while there is a melancholic tone, hopefulness also exists in the moving single.
In addition to the single, Samsara released a lyric music video for ‘Invisible’. You can view the video below or on her YouTube channel.
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Known for melding poetic introspection in soul-stirring melodies, US-based singer-songwriter Ben Freeman weaves intimate adventure into his music. First releasing his EP Providence in 2015, Freeman’s journey began quite a few years ago; however, it was only several years later that he “…arrived in a place of wanting to make music in a sustained way…the first summer of the pandemic became the context where a lot of other things that had previously seemed important fell away and I was able to get real with myself that this is what I wanted to do” (quote taken from our interview with Ben Freeman). The latest addition to his discography is the single ‘Long Distance’.
Following his well-received album Quiet Fury, ‘Long Distance’ is Freeman’s first release in 2023. A collaborative project with long-time friend, collaborator and fellow artist Nora Rothman, ‘Long Distance’ oozes old-school soul with a passionate slick of alternative pop. The multi-layered vocals showcase not only Rothman’s inspiring voice but also Freeman’s wide vocal range. Bold and starting with a hint of soulful sensuality, ‘Long Distance’ is one of those tracks you could play alongside Sade. Yet, while there is a nostalgic flair to the melody, it has a contemporary feel making it perfect for a Bruno Mars meets Shawn Mendes playlist.
Produced with Jackson Hoffman at Hoffman’s studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, ‘Long Distance’ is the first track off Freeman’s upcoming EP. Groovy and laid back, the single has an elegant charm in its sophisticated arrangement. Yet, it appears to look at the core of human feeling in an intimate, slightly vulnerable way. Freeman explains that “this is a song about feeling close and far from someone at the same time. It’s nostalgia, ambivalence and desire in sonic form…”
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Born and raised in south east London, Nico Froehlich is a photographer represented by AMP Agency who focuses on showing the beauty and diversity of declining working-class life. Through his images, he draws attention to the marginalization and displacement of original communities, an all too common and unfortunate side effect of gentrification.
This isn’t to say Nico’s imagery is weighed down with negativity, though. In fact, his images capture the “essence of life” in the culturally rich streets of working-class communities and act as a celebration of the diverse social groups which can be found both in London and around Britain as a whole. And as a child of immigrants, Nico understands all too well the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of our city and shining a light on the things that once obscured his youth.
A prime example of Nico’s talents is his series titled South of the River. Having recently been named a LensCulture award winner, this set of photographs depicts everything from the exterior of a fish bar glowing in the night, an overflowing sink of washing up, and the loaded stillness of an empty public swimming pool. It’s this focus on everyday details – which includes a half-empty bottle of takeaway ketchup – where Nico’s strengths as a photographer lie, as he aims to seek out and document the authentic moments of London life.
Beneath the surface of these photos, as with lots of Nico’s work, is the specter of gentrification. Speaking to Creative Boom, Nico says that the effects of regeneration, both good and bad, fascinate him because they are a byproduct of urban environments.
“I recognize the pace of change in my area in particular; my work serves as a reminder of the importance of variety and celebrates the optimism and perseverance of people and communities who are often disregarded and disempowered.”
He adds: “Growing up in this area of London had a huge influence on my creative outlook,” he explains. “London is incredibly layered and, at its best, it thrives as a cosmopolitan, multicultural city. These cultural influences have enriched and shaped me as a Londoner and subsequently influenced my creative development in a way that cannot be overstated.”
While it would be all too easy for Nico to create a dismal portrait of the effects of gentrification, he demonstrated his originality and creative flair by bringing out the vibrant colors and life that are found in his home. “South east London is incredibly vibrant and colorful,” he reveals. “It is part of the social fabric here, and there is always a sense of hopefulness – regardless of the many detrimental factors stimulating fairness and progress.”
As for the people who appear in Nico’s photographs, such as the teenagers tucking into a box of chicken nuggets, a red puffer jacketed mum with her daughter riding along in a matching pram, or the owner of Pound Plus standing proudly outside his shop, he says these added to the sense of realism by mostly being “chance encounter street portraits of the many people I meet on the streets of south east London.”
Nico’s recent recognition by LensCulture is well-deserved, but it also came as a surprise. “I genuinely did not expect to win the competition,” he says. “I (obviously) thought I could do quite well, but to win was overwhelming. The encouragement and recognition are incredibly motivating.”
South of the River serves as a surprising reminder of London’s multi-faceted and often overlooked communities. And it’s not just an eye-opening series for viewers. Even Nico has found a new appreciation for the boroughs in which he was born and raised.
“If anything, I am constantly reminded of how beautiful and varied this city is,” he concluded. “There is so much richness to explore and document. London’s overlooked, authentic elements make this city wonderfully unique.”
Despite being only 19 years old, a freshman in college, singer-songwriter Sean Kennedy has the sophistication, maturity and elegance to stand up among his contemporaries. We spoke with Kennedy about his new album Forever Usbeing a musician in the 21st century, and much more.
OSR: What does music mean to you?
Kennedy: Music is my way of expressing myself. Each of my records is like a time capsule that preserves the emotions and stories of myself from that time.
OSR: What inspired you to become a musician?
Kennedy: I started writing songs when I was 9 years old, and I immediately fell in love with it. I did it every day and eventually, I learned how to record. I started putting out music because I wanted to share what I had been making with the world, and I haven’t stopped since.
OSR: What can you tell us about your album Forever Us? Is there a backstory or theme to it?
Kennedy:Forever Us is a very special album for me. It’s about my first relationship, and the emotions surrounding it as I was getting ready to leave school. It’s a record that revolves around love and loss, but at its center, it’s an album about feeling lucky enough to experience love. It’s very different both sonically and thematically from my previous work.
OSR: What was the most exciting and least exciting thing about creating Forever Us?
Kennedy: Making this record was beyond exciting. Working with Francesco Massidda, a producer from Italy, was so creatively fulfilling. My last three records were made primarily on my own, so working with different collaborators, especially my friends, this time around was such a nice change. I don’t think there was anything not exciting about this album’s process.
OSR: What do you hope people take from your music?
Kennedy: I hope people find themselves within my music. I want people to be able to take my songs and set them for their own lives.
OSR: If you could change one thing about Forever Us, what would it be?
Kennedy: I took some time off between my last album and this one to really hone in on my craft and conceptualize a clear idea of what I wanted the next record to sound like. This album is exactly what I set out for it to be, so I don’t think I’d change anything about it
OSR: Of all the songs you have ever released, which is your absolute favorite and why is that one?
Kennedy: My absolute favorite song tends to change a lot. I don’t listen to my music much after it’s been released, so I think my favorite always tends to be whatever I’m currently working on. The song ‘Golden’ on this record is one of my current favourites, though.
OSR: What bad decision did you make that turned out to be a good decision?
Kennedy: I think some people in my life were very pessimistic when I made plans to release my debut single. I had just turned 15, I didn’t know what mixing or mastering was, and I was doing it all on my own. Some people told me I should wait, but I think releasing that song was the best decision I’ve ever made. It introduced me to the music industry and I wouldn’t be where I am today without it.
OSR: What do you think are the challenges and advantages of being a musician in this digital era?
Kennedy: I think the digital age made it possible for artists like myself to get out there without signing to a label first. Just a few years ago, I wouldn’t have been able to just decide to start releasing music. I think the downside to this is that the market is more oversaturated than ever, so it can be hard to stand out.
OSR: Do you have future plans as an artist?
Kennedy: I’m not sure what the future holds for me after this album. For so long I felt the need to always have a plan and I like that recently I’ve been letting the music come to me instead. I’ve been in talks with some very cool people within the industry, so I’m very excited to see what the future holds.
OSR: What message do you have for our readers?
Kennedy: I would tell the readers to remember to find the purpose in everything they do. Don’t go through the motions, find meaning.
Many thanks to Sean Kennedy for speaking with us. For more from Sean Kennedy, check out his official website, Facebook, TwitterInstagram and Spotify.
Adding stars and the milky way to your images is a great way to transform your landscape photography, night photography and astrophotography, and you can see some fantastic examples by the winners of the latest Milky Way Photographer of the Year competition.
The competition was organized by Capture the Atlas, a travel and photography blog, and this year’s 25 winning milky way shots were selected from over 3,000 entries from 16 countries. ‘Modern cameras can capture vibrant details and colors in the night sky beyond what our eyes can see,’ said the organisers. ‘However, what really matters in any great image is the photographer behind the camera, who provides the idea, plan, and creativity to bring the image to life.’
Below are our top 10 favourites. In the meantime, don’t miss our guides to the best cameras for astrophotography and night landscape photography. We’ve also got an essential guide to manual focus, which is an important skill in this kind of photography.
Our 10 favorite images from Milky Way Photographer of the Year
1. Cafayate star factory, by Gonzalo Santile
Astro-modified Sony A7R III. Sky: F/2.8, 120 seconds, ISO 1600. Foreground: F/6.0, 20 seconds, ISO 800
‘To capture this shot, I arrived before the blue hour and as soon as the first stars appeared, with some light still shining on the landscape, I took the images for the foreground,’ Gonzalo, who took the shot in Argentina, explained. ‘After that, when it was completely dark, I shot the vertical photos of the sky. As the milky way was already very low at that time of the year I had to hurry as I only had one chance to get the images of the sky once it got dark. I aligned my tracker and the action began.’
2. Night under the Baobab Trees, by Steffi Lieberman
Astro-modified Sony A7R III. Sky: F/2.8, 120 seconds, ISO 1600. Foreground: F/6.0, 20 seconds, ISO 800
‘Here you can see the complete milky way arc over the imposing baobabs’ says Steffi, who took the image in Madagascar. ‘This photo means a lot to me, and I can’t even begin to tell you how difficult it was to take it. From the road conditions to the armed security guards protecting you while you take photos, everything about it was an adventure.’
3. South of Home, by Lorenzo Ranieri Tenti
Astro-modified Sony A7S, Sony A7R IV. Sky: 35mm, 30 seconds, F2.8, ISO 6400. Foreground: 20mm, 20 seconds, F2.5, ISO 6400
‘The panoramic photograph captures the breathtaking scene in the Gross Spitzkoppe Nature Reserve in Namibia, where the southern milky way gracefully spans a remarkable formation of smooth granite boulders,’ explains Lorenzo. ‘This area holds a unique charm, with Mount Spitzkoppe being the sole prominent feature for kilometers, majestically rising 700 meters above the endless savannah.’
4. Shapes of Nature, by Uroš Fink
Nikon Z6. Sky: 16 panels x 3 rows, ISO 1000, F2.2, 90 seconds. Foreground: 9 panels, 1 row, ISO 1250, F2, 120 seconds, focus stacked.
‘A double arc of light adorned the Mangart Saddle in the Julian Alps,’ explained Uroš, who took the image in Slovenia. I must confess, staying awake for 30 hours, lugging 30kg of gear, and planning compositions all day was no easy feat,’ he explained. ‘But every effort paid off! In the sky, two arcs of light shine. One represents the winter belt of the milky way, while the other is the soft glow of the approaching sunrise.’
5. The La Palma Astroexperience, by Jakob Sahner
Astro-modified Sony A7S. Sky: 9 panel panoramas with 8×30 seconds per panel in RGB and 3 extra images with 15×30 seconds for H-Alpha around the Milky Way core. Foreground: 6 panel panorama with 30 second single exposure. All images were taken at F/1.4 and ISO 2000
‘La Palma and the Canary Islands are ideal for astrophotography due to the trade wind clouds that sit at around 1000 meters,’ Jakob explains. ‘Being above these clouds makes it clear enough for capturing images, provided there are no haze or high cirrus clouds. On the first night of the trip, I was exhausted from a long journey and had no sleep, but I couldn’t resist going out to capture the clear sky, as it was the first time I’ve experienced this much cloud cover.’
6. Milky Way over Cuenca’s Hoodoos, by Luis Cajete
Nikon Z5. Foreground: ISO 6400, F/2.8 120 seconds. Sky: tracked, ISO 640 F2.8 120 seconds
‘Living in a big city, I have always battled against intense light pollution,’ says Luis. ‘That’s why I’ve spent years searching for places where I can truly appreciate the beauty of the stars. Witnessing the arc of the milky way is an absolutely awe-inspiring experience.
Some of Spain’s darkest skies can be found in the Serrania de Cuenca, an area of remarkable geological beauty. In the southern region lies a place where water has carved the landscape, creating intriguing formations and limestone chimneys.’
7. Celestial Radiance, by Tom Rae
Nikon Z7. Five rows of seven images (sky rows were tracked). ISO 2000, F/2.8, 30 seconds
‘As night fell at Mount Tekapo in New Zealand, the autumn sky revealed itself, and I began shooting,’ says Tom. ‘Midway through my milky way panorama, a faint glow appeared on the horizon – my first aurora! What followed was a spectacular light show of flowing beams and vibrant colors.
The image also showcases airglow, a wave-like pattern of red and green caused by ionized molecules in our atmosphere. But the true focus remains the milky way galaxy gracefully spanning the sky, accompanied by the Magellanic Clouds, its smaller satellite galaxies, hovering above the aurora.’
8. The Scenery I Wanted to See,’ by Mitsuhiro Okabe
Sony A7R III. Foreground: 14mm, ISO 2000, F/7.1.30 seconds (20 photos to reduce noise). Sky: 14mm, ISO 500, F/5, 20 seconds (40 photos)
‘Mount Fuji, Japan’s iconic symbol, dominates the backdrop of this image, set during cherry blossom season,’ explains Mitsuhiro. ‘Amidst the landscape, you can see a sacred temple dedicated to honoring the spirits of the departed. And there, against the dark canvas of the night sky, the ethereal beauty of the milky way came into view.’
9. Alien Forest, by Marcin Zając
Nikon D810. Foreground: F/11, 30 seconds, ISO 100. Sky: (panorama) F/1.4, 4 minutes, ISO 200
‘These strange, cream-colored rock towers located near Mono Lake in California are called tufas,’ Marcin explains. ‘They are formed when underwater springs that are rich in calcium are mixed with the waters of the lake, which are rich in carbonates. The resulting reaction formed limestone. Over time, the buildup of limestone formed towers, and when the lake’s water level dropped, the towers became exposed.’
10. Celestial Shield, by Iván Ferrero
Astro-modified Sony A7 S, Sony A7R III. Foreground: F2.8, ISO 1600, 76 seconds, nine-photo panorama. Sky: 30 seconds, ISO 1600, F2.2, four-row panorama.
‘Taking advantage of a free night with clear skies, I embarked on a two-and-a-half-hour drive to reach Mironcillo in Spain, home to this castle perched at 4500 feet,’ says Iván. ‘Once it got dark, I captured a panoramic shot of the ground before tracking the milky way as Orion took its position.
Despite challenging weather conditions, with biting cold and strong winds, the sky cooperated. I kept the tripod low to prevent blurring and ensure stability.
Editing the sky involved individually stacking the 40 panels in Sequator (two shots per panel + 15 dark frames), blending the panorama using PTGui, and extracting information with Pix Insight. Finally, I merged the resulting sky with the ground panorama using Photoshop.’
To enjoy the full 25 image shortlist, check out the Capture the Atlas website.
Further reading Best cameras for astrophotography How to photograph the moon How to shoot star trails Best photography competition to enter in 2023
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