Never released in theaters, this grueling survival film based on a true story starring Naomi Watts is a hit on Netflix France

Never released in theaters, this grueling survival film based on a true story starring Naomi Watts is a hit on Netflix France



Infinite Storm Makes a Breakout Debut on Netflix France

While the comedy The lower side of the family starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King is in first place in the Top 10 of the most viewed films on Netflix France since it was added a few days ago, another film, unknown to the battalion, has climbed to third place on the podium. Never released in French cinemas, the feature film Endless Storm with Naomi Watts dating back to 2022, attracted subscribers to the platform with the red N.

Directed by Małgorzata Szumowska, the film tells the true story of Pam Bales, an expert mountaineer who, during a solo climb in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, finds herself in the heart of an unexpected snowstorm. While considering turning back for safety, Pam discovers a man disoriented and ill-equipped for extreme conditions. Determined to save him, she risks her life to bring him back, fighting against the elements.

After The Impossible released in 2004, Naomi Watts once again plays a heroine fighting for her life in a film inspired by true events.

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The True Story of Pam Bales

The film Endless Storm is based on the true story of Pam Bales, an experienced mountain rescuer and climber. In 2010, while hiking Mount Washington, Bales found herself in an unexpected snowstorm. During her descent, found a man in troubledressed inappropriately for the weather conditions. Pam managed to save the man, whom she nicknamed “John,” despite the dangerous conditions and the risk to her own life.

His story was told in the article High places: Footprints in the snow lead to an emotional rescue by Ty Gagne published in the newspaper Union leader in 2020. The scenario was adapted from this article.

The film was shot in natural settings in Slovenia, in Kamnik, and more precisely on the trail called Velika Planina.

Source: Cine Serie

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