Project Detail

The Rescue

Synopsis

THE RESCUE chronicles the dramatic 2018 rescue of 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach, trapped deep inside a flooded cave. An outing to explore a nearby system of caves after soccer practice transformed into a two-week saga of survival and a story that would capture the world’s attention. With exclusive access and never-before-seen footage from the rescue, the film tells the story of the imagination, determination and unprecedented teamwork displayed during this heroic edge-of-your-seat mission with life-or-death stakes.
Official Selection Telluride Film Festival 2021 - World premiere

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Features
Running time
114 min
Director
Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Producer
John Battsek, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca, Matt DelPiano, Bob Eisenhardt, P.J. van Sandwijk
Executive Producer
Thanet Natisri, Santipong Changpuak
Editor
Bob Eisenhardt
Screenwriter
Wes Tooke
Director of Photography
David Katznelson, Picha Srisansanee, Ian Seabrook
Composer
Daniel Pemberton

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