Richard Proenneke - Silence and Solitude

For more than 30 years a man by the name of Dick Proenneke lived alone in the Alaskan Bush. His only neighbors were the wolves and the grizzly bears. His only transportation was his canoe and good set of legs.

To live in a pristine land unchanged by man... to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed... to choose an idyllic site, cut trees and build a log cabin... to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available... to be not at odds with the world, but content with one's own thoughts and company...

Thousands have had such a dream, but Richard Proenneke lived them. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. Through the years, Dick kept written written journals of daily life at Twin Lakes but would also document much of his adventure on film with his 16 mm Bolex camera.

The three videos in this collection document his life:

Alone in the Wilderness and The Frozen North

A simple account of the day-to-day explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of nature's events that kept him company.

Alaska: Silence and Solitude

Join two filmmakers as they venture into the remote wilderness of Alaska to experience and film the abundant wildlife in the region. Along with spectacular Alaskan scenery you will encounter bull moose, caribou, dahl sheep and grizzly bear.

You will also meet a man by the name of Dick Proennke, who has by himself lived in this "one man wilderness" for over 30 years.

Number of files: 3
Video codec: xvid, 768 kbps, 720x540, 30 fps
Audio codec: mp3, 64 kbps, stereo, vbr
Source: DVD (4:3, NTSC)