The cast includes naomi watts, ewan mcgregor and tom holland. The films surefire awards season sweetheart naomi watts has called the. Available to preorder now on amazon, barnes and noble book will be available tuesday, november 7th. Casting the impossible and realizing the impossible. Her life was recounted in the popular 2012 film the impossible. The impossible is based on the reallife events that happened to the belon family from spain during the events of the 2004 indian ocean. The impossible is based on the true story of one of the survivors, maria belon, a spanish tourist who was lounging by a pool in thailand along with her husband and three young sons when the. She was severely injured in the tsunami and nearly died. The impossible is based on the true story of one of the survivors, maria belon, a spanish tourist who was lounging by a pool in thailand along. Tsunami survivor maria belon reflects on the impossible. Jan 03, 20 hollywoodmaria belon is more than just a tsunami survivor. Maria gains a whole host of nasty infections in a hospital, henry sets out to find out whether she and lucas even survived, leaving the two little boys with a group of kids who get taken up to higher ground. Maria belon seriously promoted her story and survival so nothing is being given away by knowing this is a story of one familys survival. Seconds later, maria and her terrified husband and.
We encourage you to order your copy of the book today. Miracle mum relives 2004 tsunami ordeal which inspired new. Director tom hooper and actors anne hathaway and hugh jackman on their film, les miserables, and the decision to have the actors sing live. The impossible is an englishlanguage spanish film, based on the reallife account of maria and henry belon and their children, who were separated and ravaged by the catastrophic indian ocean tsunami in 04. Well, its seperated into 3 themed chapters, each of which contains 50 questions to make you tear your hair out facial and pubic. Although i havent seen the movie, the book addressed the chinese in. Belong to me is the ultimate chick lit book, and as a bonus its really wellwritten. Maria belon was intimately involved in the process of making the movie, choosing her favourite actress, naomi watts to portray her and. This photo, taken on january 1, 2005, shows the aftermath of massive tsunami destruction along a coastal area in banda aceh, indonesia. She was petrified, alone and convinced she was dying but in a miracle that inspired the impossible, the mum and her family survived mirror load mobile navigation coronavirus. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. I thank god that he was looking after each member of the belon family during their terrible ordeal. Jan 27, 20 the impossible real life tsunami survivor maria belon interview. Based on a book by maria belon and powerfully brought to the screen by director juan antonio bayona, the screenplay by sergio g.
God uses it to remind us that he is always with us, and when we combine it with unshakable faith, nothing is impossible. Her husband was in the pool of the orchid hotel situated along the beach at kalim bay, north of the phuket town of patong with two of their sons, tomas and simon. National oceanic and atmospheric administration has stated that coastal runup in aceh may have reached over 50 meters. Though basically an independent film, it was very expensive to realistically create the wave and a whole region in a state of destruction. Although maria belon has said she didnt recognize the looming threat of the noise as quickly as it appears in the movie moment, most of other details are considered spoton for the critical scene. Jan 04, 20 both myself and the characters in the impossible based on maria belon and her family were on the same beach and ended up in the same hospital alongside many other, smaller similarities that i. Follow on screen instructions the impossible quiz book is an online puzzle game developed by splap me do, and has been played 103370 times on. Dec 21, 2012 although maria belon has said she didnt recognize the looming threat of the noise as quickly as it appears in the movie moment, most of other details are considered spoton for the critical scene. Impossible presents another intriguing, unique plot from nancy werlin. The impossible submerges the true impact of the tsunami film the. The impossible 2012 movie simple english wikipedia, the. But little do they know the massive nightmare that will rise from the depths of the sea. 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. The impossible by juan antonio bayona juan antonio bayona.
Sanchez, producer belen atienza, and real life survivor maria belon. Were all glad shes still with us to tell her story, and it is a story which will hold you tightly within its grasp. Dec 21, 2012 the impossible is based on the true story of one of the survivors, maria belon, a spanish tourist who was lounging by a pool in thailand along with her husband and three young sons when the. Impossible quiz, impossible quiz 2, impossible quiz book 2. Maria belon and naomi watts exclusive interview the impossible. After i first saw the impossible i went onto my computer and researched this tsunami as well as others and then i really understood how devestating it really was. Dec 15, 2017 surrounded by her loving family as she relaxed by the pool on a dream holiday, maria belon felt she must be the luckiest woman in the world. Naomi watts plays a tourist whose family is torn apart by a tsunami in the impossible.
This is not the case of a 1930s film where white americans play asian or other ethnic. 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. Surrounded by her loving family as she relaxed by the pool on a dream holiday, maria belon felt she must be the luckiest woman in the world. The impossible quiz is back, and this time its in book form. She is a woman who has experienced a horrific tragedy and lived to tell the tale. Nothing is impossible for maria belon front row features. In the opening scenes, the impossible establishes the bennetts as people. This is not the case of a 1930s film where white americans play asian or other ethnic roles. It seemed like the perfect christmas break for the spanish family of five. The impossible focuses on one family and there has been some criticism of that fact, yet their story is just one piece of an enormous puzzle. Hollywoodmaria belon is more than just a tsunami survivor. Quique alvarez, his wife maria belon and their three young children were swept away by a massive wall of water as they lounged around the pool at the orchid resort hotel in thailand in 2004. Moments later the belonalvarez family was swept apart by the torrential force of the indian ocean tsunami of 2004. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen.
But just as the family begins to forget their troubles and settle in for a relaxing tropical getaway, one of the worst natural disasters in. The impossible real life tsunami survivor maria belon interview. It is based on the experience of maria belon and her family in the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. Sometimes we hear of films being based on a true story or actual events, but it is difficult to not view the impossible and not remember the real tsunami that struck southeast asia on december 26, 2004. The film has its touchy, tearjerker moments, but, overall, it fails to make an impact. Chapters 2 and 3 are video game themed and time travel themed, are out now on e4 games. Her story is the subject of juan antonio bayona s the impossible, an emotional and riveting account. Maria belon may not be a hero, but considering what she has been through, you cannot help but see her as a tremendously inspiring person. The impossible is beautifully accurate, writes tsunami. Spanish physician and motivational speaker best known for surviving the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami when she was vacationing in thailand. Add to favorites do you want to book maria belon as speaker. Dec 10, 20 the impossible accurately portrays their experiences during and after the tsunami, switching out the nationality of the family to that of a british family and changing their names to maria and henry bennett.
His familys survival story inspired the 2012 film the impossible, starring naomi watts and ewan mcgregor. Sanchez takes us on the intense journey that leaves the audience as depleted as the bennett family when they are finally on the plane heading for home. The impossible accurately portrays their experiences during and after the tsunami, switching out the nationality of the family to that of a british family and changing their names to maria and henry bennett. They are interested in the bennett family or in maria belons family, to be. Inspired by actual events, the impossible finds henry ewan mcgregor, his wife maria naomi watts, and their three sons lounging poolside at a scenic thailand resort following an eventful christmas. Creating a wholly true true story is impossible, but juan antonio. It had been nearly three years since the indian ocean tsunami roared into her familys christmas. Lo imposible is a 2012 englishlanguage spanish disaster drama movie directed by j. With naomi watts, ewan mcgregor, tom holland, oaklee pendergast. Prepare for more absurd questions and minigames in the latest addition to the impossible quiz series.
The impossible stars ewan mcgregor and naomi watts video interview stars discuss the impossible, juan antonio bayonas drama about a family who were caught up in the tsunami resulting from the. The story of a tourist family in thailand caught in the destruction and chaotic aftermath of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. Moments later the belon alvarez family was swept apart by the torrential force of the indian ocean tsunami of 2004. The impossible 2012 movie simple english wikipedia. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen bbc news. Maria bennetts reallife counterpart, maria belon, has a story credit on this. Director juan antonio bayona follows up his critically acclaimed feature debut the orphanage with this drama set during the 2004 thailand tsunami, detailing one familys incredible fight for survival. Impossible quiz book is here, and its the hardest one yet. Director antonio bayona, 2004 tsunami survivor maria belon, and actors naomi watts and ewan mcgregor on their film, the impossible.
Its a true story, based on maria belon and her family, vacationing from spain when the tsunami hit. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen bbc. Join facebook to connect with lucas belon and others you may know. Her story is the subject of juan antonio bayonas the impossible, an emotional and riveting account of the 2004 tsunami. The impossible 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Inspired by actual events, the impossible finds henry ewan mcgregor, his wife maria naomi watts, and their three sons lounging poolside at a scenic thailand resort following an eventful.
The impossible is based on the true story of one of the survivors, maria belon, a spanish tourist who was lounging by a pool in thailand along with her husband and three young sons when the tsunami hit. You can also order a autographed copy of the book with free shipping right here on our website. See more ideas about ewan mcgregor, tom holland and naomi watts. 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. She was portrayed in the 2012 film the impossible by naomi. From my personal opinion, this was the second time i watched the impossible. The impossible real life tsunami survivor maria belon.