PERU: AN UNSEEN WORLD by Paul Rosolie, USA - Forest Film Winner

'An Unseen World' is one of 5 films that won an Award at the International Forests Short Film Festival. The film weaves together camera trap footage taken on an Amazon Rainforest tributary located in the Madre de Dios region of Peru. It represents nature film making at its most raw and innovative - a stark drama of unfolding forest life as it happens. The film gives us a glimpse of the rich biodiversity of the region -- from patrolling pumas and hunting jaguars to curious anteaters. Explorer, writer and film maker, Paul Rosolie, was awarded at UNFF10 in Istanbul, Turkey on 10 April 2013.
The United Nations Forum on Forests Secretariat partnered with the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival to honor the creative efforts of film makers who capture dynamic and unique relationship between forests and the people who depend on them. This year's Film Festival was for short films of five minutes or less. 128 entries from 38 countries competed to win at the prestigious Festival.

[@somanytakennames]

I can't be the only one who finds the sounds of the rainforest in this video so damn relaxing.

[@tinytanks]

3:51 ahhh

[@WhatPlantisthatPaul]

Me too

[@horiama]

Indeed, I am.

[@vivekanand2588]

the animal in us.

[@theodore1183]

its the best sound in the world

[@thedirectors2377]

Anyone here after watching Paul Rosolie on Lex Fridman?

[@AmbesWorld]

yes! The level of awareness you must have of your own body and surroundings is intense.

[@mrprom2500]

Watched the whole 3 hour

[@abelmerol]

Yep

[@thirtytwodey]

Yep

[@junken13]

I am indeed 😅

[@SirianXM]

Paul Rosolie is a generational inspiration, we are lucky to have people like him

[@joserojas1532]

Yeah but he's not superman, he needs help!!

[@justinstuart8382]

I saw him on Joe Rogan and immediately bought his book

[@readytoshift]

the rainforest is lucky to have people like him!

[@saucegotti5076]

If it wasn't for crazy brave people like this we wouldn't ever see stuff like this great video

[@mandylynn9430]

Paul Rosolie on Joe Rogan was probably THE Finest, most interesting and perfectly descriptive soul taking podcast I've ever listened to. So inspiring ✨️ 🙌 ❤️ 💯

[@zSuperNoobs]

😂😂😂😂

[@justinstuart8382]

100 % agree. He has an amazing way of describing his experiences. He's a good writer too

[@FantsyPants]

The guy based his "facts" on rumours lol

[@CodPast]

You’ve clearly never seen Alex Jones on JRE

[@Fsojack]

Glizzy goblin

[@codyjames715]

Paul Rosolie deserves a pat on the back. And billions of dollars to protect this amazing, priceless forest.

[@Nishikara-ry4ug]

Only $30 mil is his reachable goal. Which is $100 for 300,000 people. Let's support

[@psychedelicsamurai1918]

The greatest gift of my life was being introduced to the shipibo people of the Peruvian amazon. In 2019 I was invited to pursue their science and path of becoming a doctor of shipibo amazonian medicine. I have split my time between the jungle and my home throughout the years and every time I leave, my heart yearns to return. No matter how difficult the challenges that face me in the darkness of my mind and surroudnings, the love and the light shine so bright that it demolishes all fear. Bless the jungle and the mighty spirits of all the medicinal trees and plants and of course the Shipibo.

[@mean_deen]

i’m absolutely obsessed with everything this man does. it’s astounding.

[@D.P.MorrisConstruction]

This helps me see just how much wildlife is truly out there in the jungle. We need to protect our forests and find alternative ways of to create and build infrastructure.

[@superfly19751]

Amazing work, Paul! The diversity of both animals and plants in this region are absolutely incredible!

[@MrW582]

The amazing variety of beautiful animals in this one small spot, only goes to show how very lucky we are to live in such a glorious and beautiful place among the trillions of other worlds and stars out there

[@grandadmiralthrawn5333]

that dude is super casual about the fact he was almost eaten by a Jaguar...

[@DekuStickGamer]

Considering he came after 2 minutes, I'm gonna assume the Jaguar was already waiting there until the scary human went away...

[@drunkdrftr]

@@OfficialFA exactly, i would never go there at night(he must have had a team)

[@Jb001jb]

This dude’s interview on lex fridman’s podcast was amazing. Really recommend!

[@ashersdad1755]

No, he wasn't. This man is just able to stop and consider what the animals want of him..I would strongly consider watching his Lex Freedman interview where he explains jumping on the back of a 25m anaconda and the hunting habits of cats like the Jaguar, if you can see it it's not hunting you.

[@ashersdad1755]

​@@Jb001jb absolutely man

[@Sol_Protege]

that gave me chills

[@jorgefigueroa2231]

Put on a sweater silly.

[@TheXeeman]

this video is really comforting to watch..

[@anilu3021]

We need to save our nature.

[@drinny26]

Don’t count on Brazil to do anything.

[@jordanmichael7403]

I’m here after the Lex podcast. This is unreal to see

[@04tatta]

Que HERMOSO VIDEO !!!! Soy Colombiana, y creo que nuestro deber con el continente q nos mantiene vivos, es protegerlo a toda costa de las grandes empresas que solo quieren enriquecerse, sin importar que consecuencias, todas negativas, tenga la naturaleza y su rica fauna , como se puede apreciar en este video !!!

[@alvarotorres9057]

Hola mor

[@dianadenman5637]

Wow. Many thanks for the time you took to explore this area, set up cameras and then post it. Most of us will never be close to places like this that are so extraordinary.

[@WhatPlantisthatPaul]

What a beautiful video. We got to visit Peru and it was an amazing experience.

[@evancampbell9254]

Wow that was one amazing short video, great work! And so good to see that at least some areas of the Amazon haven't been completely wrecked and still are supporting life, as they were meant to. And that giant male Jaguar swaggering in just 2 minutes after he left, yikes!! No doubt the cat knew he was there but thankfully wasn't hungry enough otherwise that might have ended very differently. I've spent a lot of time in the Brasilian Amazon region of Amazonas and over the years have seen it degraded at a rapid rate so again, so nice to see this place still healthy, still wild!

[@theroman2130]

Beautiful documentary!

[@ManyMilkGuys]

This is seriously one of the coolest things I have ever seen

[@TailspinTommy]

Excellent. Best nature footage I’ve seen. Also,presented really well. Congratulations

[@SteelKatanas]

Peru is a beautiful place, great video m8.

[@lisathomas1622]

That is amazing… I had no idea they animals could be so compact in their habitat.

[@user-gi6so2wb8b]

Read his book! Such a fascinating read about the jungles around the world and his deep knowledge and compassion of the forest

[@jteach9124]

This is such good work. What he says, how he says it. The video clips of diverse animals. The spot location. The narrative. I wish paul did this again.

[@Ben-et8wh]

wow 4 weeks all those different animals on the one camera, that is amazing

[@michaelcohen4545]

Thank you.... That was wonderful!

[@stardust0075]

Amazon rainforest is like a hidden world.

[@sandravella1648]

Had fun watching your video. Just finished reading your book and it was more than I expected, We need more awareness, for the preservation of places like the Amazon. Keep it up

[@JuggaletteNJlex]

Whats is the name of his book?

[@sandravella1648]

The book is titled 'Mother of God'

[@atlasking6110]

Saw this linked at Ace of Spades HQ...awesome video. Just wish it was longer!

[@titicaca-fx9cs]

Amazing video. Would love to see more of these.

[@ryankmoon]

Thanks for sharing this incredible footage.

[@BrightResultsMedia]

beautiful! Thx for posting

[@leroybishop2245]

Amazing. Thanks for posting

[@MrChangCJ]

this was absolutely intriguing!

[@richbirecki]

Fantastic. Well beyond my three day trip into the Peruvian Amazon. Loved you on Rogan.

[@bethrobinette8515]

Amazing. I plan to volunteer along the Amazon in Peru this winter and your video helps me see what wildlife if out there. Thanks for sharing.

[@xsanctom]

Superb footage! Rainy sounds were a nice touch too.

[@dtoften]

0:21 You can see a major road about 30 miles away from here. Google maps show a lodge about 5 miles to the west and some remote farms about 7 miles to the east with a dirt road along with areas of either logging or past farming clearings.

[@Shoshana-xh6hc]

Beautiful, long may this place live in secrecy💜🌷

[@dannyrusso1845]

This is goals man, been my dream to trek through the Amazon and do something like this since I was 4. Amazing footage bro👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@Luccidakidd]

Have you made your way there yet?

[@SteveSmith-mu2fy]

Did you do it?

[@nopenope1808]

Better hurry.

[@krampus1094]

The uncontacted tribes stuck a spear on him

[@sperd8998]

@@krampus1094no they didnt

[@HailXenu]

So incredibly beautiful and wild ❤ I love the wildlife in Australia, but it’s nothing compared to this!

[@4uskm]

The amazon has such a prehistoric vibe to it.This man has balls to go to such deep areas in the forest to explore it.i would not dare to go there even in the morning.kudos to him

[@spunkmonkey5000]

What an awesome insight to animals kingdom..

[@tomquinn5437]

Fantastic images! Thanks for sharing.

[@jeremymanning2132]

Wow. Fantastic footage! 👍👍

[@CurriedBat]

Do you think a jaguar could break a tapir's neck if it pounced from a tree limb? This video is seriously gold for species identification! Thanks Paul.

[@ilhamonytube]

This is strangely comforting. What with the rain sound and all.

[@ExhumingExodus]

That's so incredible. Humans don't even come close....

[@jorgefigueroa2231]

Yeah we do. That guy actually got to the drinking spot two minutes before that giant cat! More like the cat was close, but no cigar.

[@twonumber22]

What about a human from 100k years ago?

[@jorgefigueroa2231]

Slamz Dunk they were incredible. I heard they used to fly to their own drinking holes.

[@Buff_Dave_Oprtr]

So awesomely amazing!

[@OchoVerde]

Nice Work, Paul.

[@jeanettecoleman-mz7ie]

Fabulous, thank you.

[@harleyHDz]

I could watch hours of this.

[@jaschahal1658]

Absolutely beautiful

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

Incredible footage

[@MrTactics26]

What a fascinating video!

[@tomaspelliccione]

Thank you, Reddit.

[@tin0m3n52]

Great video, can’t shake the idea that foreigners will now flood the area. Aside from that it was great footage and amazing place

[@shafialanower3820]

What do you mean by that?

[@mikemarsh7399]

Thank you!

[@jackreed707]

good to see places still untouched by man

[@bradenwilson3024]

wow this is so cool this is exactly what I want to do when I get older!

[@dcornejoy]

El oso hormiguero 😍 Madre de Dios river goes through my country as well, Bolivia, our forest are beautiful and we fight against fire and depredation every year, god bless people like you Paul

[@emq6892]

This is incredible

[@utabsksuavaoan-dg6xo]

Here. Thanks again.

[@gozitan5]

Excellent…thanks ! 👍🏼

[@josiptumapa]

I love Pauls work.

[@bucky7162]

Incredible jaguar footage!

[@superextremelaser]

so they're eating salty clay? im confused

[@zippadeedooday]

Salt is a required nutrient for all kinds of creatures. Salt clay is a good source of it.

[@superextremelaser]

oh thats pretty cool :)

[@zippedydoo1]

yup, most of the time when a dog or another animal licks you (especially after sweating) there's a good chance it's going afer the salt on your skin. I also find the fact that the other person who replied to has such a similar name as I do.

[@superextremelaser]

i think flies do that too. totally zippedee-awesome lol

[@zippadeedooday]

zippedydoo1 Hello, my fellow Zippy cousin! :D

[@leccy9901]

I'd love to go on one of his trips into the forest. Just have to convince the mrs that she will enjoy it more than wherever she wants to go. I'm close, very close. The new tree house he has made has her nearly there. It will be a dream come true.

[@ItsAbieArt]

Pure nature.

[@debabrate69]

Wow theres like infinite ammount of animals exchanging spots this is crazy i love it

[@captainmagpie1446]

Hi Paul, really good stuff man. Im headed down in January, have you ever contacted Panthera or any of the BorderLand folks about the jags? It would be very interesting to start documenting spot patterns on your animals to see how many individuals you have in the area (if you are not doing so already!). Cheers!

[@kingghost_yt2245]

Goodluck! Feel free to keep us updated =)

[@westofeden23]

The jaguars were beautiful!

[@Linkwii64]

In this day and age where are the live stream feed of nature watch? I had seen a few live feed of birds nest but that's about it. This would make for a great live wildlife streaming. One could dream.

[@timelineshifter4887]

AMAZING Paul simply AMAZING 😮

[@oscarbrown9599]

Can't tell why you would dislike this video

[@sheridildar5840]

Thanks so much for sharing

[@poprock675]

As amazing as this video is, it worries me. If the wrong people see this they can very well decide to seek out this paradise and hunt it dry of its life like they do everything else

[@johnramirez1245]

agreed, just what I was thinking

[@TheMrDOguy]

yes like our ancestors did to survive..

[@chuckdavinci9044]

It's the trees, and the gold in the soil, that makes people destroy the forest.

[@joancostello]

Great video.

[@SlavaUkraine966]

It would be interesting so see even more natural behaviour if the camera was hidden even better. Thanks for posting!

[@num1huskerfan1]

My goodness that's beautiful

[@vthilton]

Sharing, Justice and Peace for all will help Save Our Planet.

[@tamparocks]

Awesome is all I can say.

[@Illuminationcontorts]

Yeah I was watching that podcast and wanted to check it out.

[@PierreElRey]

Looks like a great place for hunting, I will definitely visit.

[@mikekings5265]

what he didn't say is that a BDB roams the jungle u better be careful

[@makcathcart967]

b8 harder m8

[@PierreElRey]

SomeoneKillMePlez I will sit in a helicopter pouring toxic gas so I'll be fine.

[@jimbrady735]

😂😂😂

[@croakingfrog3173]

Thanks for the amazing camera work and effort to protect the jungle! On a practical level what can the average person do to protect the rainforest from being destroyed?

[@MichaelKlesyk]

Thanks for sharing

[@subhasishmitra3421]

Great job....

[@johnpanic3697]

What a diverse and beautiful Garden of Eden!

[@teglaprbambaluftlaurvafhen5449]

To bad this video will be all thats left of these magnificant animals. Humans can be rather overwhelming to say the least Thanks for this excellent video 😊

[@kingkobra1978]

Thank you.Its a great joy and greater burden for people like me who have figured out the reality of our planet.These are majestic alien beings far more valuable than our cars and gold.

[@1987pika2007]

Just wow!

[@keithkellogg5325]

Great video

[@ZigzSniping]

Si much life in such a condensed area

[@IntensePeppers]

This guy is amazing

[@aliimrankaya4952]

I really respect this man

[@moruera6125]

God's masterpiece we need to protect our nature worldwide

[@IDontPostPorn]

And this is just one place on earth mind=BLOWN