@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Alone in the Wilderness
"One man's 32-year Alaskan experience in the cabin he built by hand."
Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park. Using color footage he shot himself, Proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin completely by himself. The documentary covers his first year in-country, showing his day-to-day activities and the passing of the seasons as he sought to scratch out a living alone in the wilderness.
Quick Stats
7.9
TMDB Rating
85
Votes
57m
Runtime
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Key Crew
DirectorDavid Lynch
WriterAri Aster
CinematographyDenis Villeneuve
ComposerBong Joon-ho
EditorWong Kar-wai
Produced by
Bob Swerer Productions
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Cate Nyong'o
The Colonel
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Mahershala Pitt
The Stranger
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Florence Robbie
Detective Hale
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Adam Chalamet
Elena
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Tilda Coleman
The Editor
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Joaquin Fassbender
Jude
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Lupita Davis
Anna
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Brad Kaluuya
The Projectionist
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Margot McDormand
Mira
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Timothée Reeves
Father Abel
