500 Days in the Wild

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roxanne V @Roxinator Apr 19, 2026 In terms of technical film making it’s not going to win any awards but visually Canada is so spectacular it makes up for it as Diane (Dee) takes us along with her to such sacred and pristine places The interspersing of bits and pieces from her personal life are kind of messy but endearing. I think the formation of her gay relationship could have been explored a bit more and the lack of explanation of her marriage and children borders on political and almost takes away from her purported raison d’être for the project which was indigenous reconciliation. It vacillates between being personal journalling and a love offering to Mother Nature but overall a worthwhile vicarious adventure to an incredible country. See more John L @RT18158842 Apr 6, 2026 Confusing title that suggests a continuous, unbroken journey. Beautiful visuals, but a poor narration and sometimes very self-indulgent, not thinking about the audience. The connection with the land and ancestors felt a bit forced and hollow. It needed more time "talking to camera" addressing the audience to communicate what was being felt and experienced. See more Faran L @RT38811183 Apr 2, 2025 Disappointing and Lacking Depth For a documentary set deep in the wild, it surprisingly lacks depth. If you've been on Mount Everest, why be so unprepared? The filmmaker attempts to condense six years into one film but sacrifices substance in the process. Key details—like how she sources food—are glossed over. She bikes at times, then uses a canoe, but where did the bike go? Where did the canoe go? And then they reappear with no explanation. Clichés like "Don't walk on the earth, walk with the earth" feel hollow rather than profound. Worse, she abandons four plastic tents in the wilderness simply because she wasn’t prepared for the Canadian weather—despite being Canadian! The film rushes through its journey without real introspection, making it feel more like a scattered montage than a meaningful exploration. See more Joan G @RT13154728 Oct 11, 2024 A beautifully crafted journey with the sea and land that normalizes minimalism and the deep awareness and joy that comes from our interconnectedness. Women over 50 rock! Inspiring. Photography is stunning! See more Louisa R @RT13422738 Sep 18, 2024 Amazing film! Beautifully shot, stunning landscapes, this is the incredible story of an kick-@ss inspiring woman, an artist not your typical adventurer who spent 6 years navigating and successfully completing 24,000 km on the longest trail in the world! Cracked my heart open with her vulnerability and relatability…just watch it!!! See more Ian G @RT70543490 Jul 11, 2024 A beautiful an outstanding journey of self-discovery by the Director Dianne Whelan. I could watch it again and again. See more Read all reviews

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