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. The impossible is beautifully accurate, writes tsunami. 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. It seemed like the perfect christmas break for the spanish family of five. Seriously, i couldnt even get past the 5th question. Although i havent seen the movie, the book addressed the chinese in. Lo imposible is a 2012 englishlanguage spanish disaster drama movie directed by j. 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. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen bbc news. The impossible is a movie about a family who travels to thailand on the day before christmas for celebration. This is not the case of a 1930s film where white americans play asian or other ethnic roles. Add to favorites do you want to book maria belon as speaker.
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. 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. Nothing is impossible for maria belon front row features. In the opening scenes, the impossible establishes the bennetts as people. Spanish physician and motivational speaker best known for surviving the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami when she was vacationing in thailand. Miracle mum relives 2004 tsunami ordeal which inspired new. The impossible 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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. 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. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. 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. Prepare for more absurd questions and minigames in the latest addition to the impossible quiz series. The impossible is based on the reallife events that happened to the belon family from spain during the events of the 2004 indian ocean. 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. There is little getting around the story without flirting with a spoiler or two, but suffice to say considering the nature of the catastrophe, the film is very emotional. 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. Impossible quiz book is here, and its the hardest one yet. Synopsis maria bennett naomi watts, her husband henry ewan mcgregor and. Naomi watts plays a tourist whose family is torn apart by a tsunami in the impossible. 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. Jan 03, 20 hollywoodmaria belon is more than just a tsunami survivor.
Impossible presents another intriguing, unique plot from nancy werlin. With naomi watts, ewan mcgregor, tom holland, oaklee pendergast. Director tom hooper and actors anne hathaway and hugh jackman on their film, les miserables, and the decision to have the actors sing live. 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. Join facebook to connect with lucas belon and others you may know. 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. She was portrayed in the 2012 film the impossible by naomi. 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. Her story is the subject of juan antonio bayona s the impossible, an emotional and riveting account. 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. She must manage to complete three seemingly impossible tasks, or else she will fall into madness.
But little do they know the massive nightmare that will rise from the depths of the sea. The impossible 2012 movie simple english wikipedia, the. Tsunami survivor maria belon reflects on the impossible. 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. 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. Belong to me is the ultimate chick lit book, and as a bonus its really wellwritten. 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. Well, its seperated into 3 themed chapters, each of which contains 50 questions to make you tear your hair out facial and pubic. The impossible real life tsunami survivor maria belon interview. Maria belon born may 12, 1966 is a spanish physician and motivational speaker, known for surviving the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami when. See more ideas about ewan mcgregor, tom holland and naomi watts. The film has its touchy, tearjerker moments, but, overall, it fails to make an impact. Casting the impossible and realizing the impossible.
I thank god that he was looking after each member of the belon family during their terrible ordeal. National oceanic and atmospheric administration has stated that coastal runup in aceh may have reached over 50 meters. 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. Though basically an independent film, it was very expensive to realistically create the wave and a whole region in a state of destruction. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen. 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. The films surefire awards season sweetheart naomi watts has called the. 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. This photo, taken on january 1, 2005, shows the aftermath of massive tsunami destruction along a coastal area in banda aceh, indonesia. Her life was recounted in the popular 2012 film the impossible.
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. Hollywoodmaria belon is more than just a tsunami survivor. Creating a wholly true true story is impossible, but juan antonio. Chapters 2 and 3 are video game themed and time travel themed, are out now on e4 games. From my personal opinion, this was the second time i watched the impossible. The impossible quiz is back, and this time its in book form. Its a true story, based on maria belon and her family, vacationing from spain when the tsunami hit. This is not the case of a 1930s film where white americans play asian or other ethnic.
Impossible quiz, impossible quiz 2, impossible quiz book 2. The story of a tourist family in thailand caught in the destruction and chaotic aftermath of the 2004 indian ocean tsunami. 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. It had been nearly three years since the indian ocean tsunami roared into her familys christmas.
Director antonio bayona, 2004 tsunami survivor maria belon, and actors naomi watts and ewan mcgregor on their film, the impossible. Maria bennetts reallife counterpart, maria belon, has a story credit on this. The impossible real life tsunami survivor maria belon. They are interested in the bennett family or in maria belons family, to be. We encourage you to order your copy of the book today. The cast includes naomi watts, ewan mcgregor and tom holland. The family is separated as a result maria and the oldest son from henry and the youngest two, and the film shows them attempting to connect to each other once again. She is a woman who has experienced a horrific tragedy and lived to tell the tale. 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. 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. Boyona proposed maria belon to bring to the big screen her survival story in the 2004 tsunami, she thought it was a joke. She was severely injured in the tsunami and nearly died. 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.
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 protagonist, lucy scarborough, is just seventeen when discovers the curse that has plagued the women of her family line for several decades. Moments later the belonalvarez family was swept apart by the torrential force of the indian ocean tsunami of 2004. His familys survival story inspired the 2012 film the impossible, starring naomi watts and ewan mcgregor. Based on a book by maria belon and powerfully brought to the screen by director juan antonio bayona, the screenplay by sergio g. Jan 27, 20 the impossible real life tsunami survivor maria belon interview. God uses it to remind us that he is always with us, and when we combine it with unshakable faith, nothing is impossible. 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. Maria belon seriously promoted her story and survival so nothing is being given away by knowing this is a story of one familys survival.
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. The impossible by juan antonio bayona juan antonio bayona. Her story is the subject of juan antonio bayonas the impossible, an emotional and riveting account of the 2004 tsunami. Maria belon was intimately involved in the process of making the movie, choosing her favourite actress, naomi watts to portray her and. You can also order a autographed copy of the book with free shipping right here on our website.
Seconds later, maria and her terrified husband and. 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. 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. Maria belon and naomi watts exclusive interview the impossible. Tsunami survivors impossible story hits the big screen bbc. 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. Moments later the belon alvarez family was swept apart by the torrential force of the indian ocean tsunami of 2004.
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