The Lost Person of the Forest | Short Documentary Film

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The Lost Person of the Forest | Short Documentary Film | Wildlife

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5 жыл бұрын

Watch the story of a remarkable relationship between two great ape species; one man and one male Bornean orangutan. Set in the humid peat swamp forests of Central Kalimantan, Borneo.
Gendut defies stereotypical orangutan behaviour, he is feared by many. One man, Isa, risked 2000 days of bravery and danger to develop a totally unique relationship between "orang" and "orangutan". In doing so, the work by the Orangutan Foundation International which is paramount to conservation for this critically endangered species and their rapidly diminishing habitat can continue. But there's more to it than that.
A story of friendship, beauty and loss.
- Produced and Filmed by Deya Ward
- A Masters degree thesis for MA Wildlife Filmmaking, Bristol, UK.
- With thanks to Dr Birute Galdikas and the Orangutan Foundation International
- Original score by Corvina Xinyan Lee
- Crowdfunded on Indiegogo

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@bagel3703 3 жыл бұрын

This documentary should have millions of views

@ThreePhaseHigh 3 жыл бұрын

I just can’t thank these people enough for the wonderful work they do incredible is the best way to describe it.

@ldyromgoth 4 жыл бұрын

Calling him a person is so right. People forget they are highly intelligent. Have their own social educate social structure to live within. Here we can see his frustration of being bested in a fight. That basically sends him away from his home and family. When we are hurt we act out. Throw things, hit things trying to figure out how not to be cast out. I hope he comes back. But he "will" be changed. Or he has created his own Troup somewhere else. Either is acceptable but he will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to you all.

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest. I totally agree - I also wanted to play on the words because orangutan in Malay translates as person of the forest, but in many ways there is more than one person who is lost and I hoped that would reiterate just how similar humans and great apes are.

@MustangMike012 4 жыл бұрын

@@deyaward9358 Have they found him yet? Loved your video

@Gman-109 4 жыл бұрын

Created his own Troup? Hah! Another pontificating liberal white woman. Orangutans do NOT create "Troups", they are solitary animals, other than the strong bond that mothers form with their offspring, they live ALONE. Not in "troups".

@brendajoycewhite5747 4 жыл бұрын

@@Gman-109 I agree with you for most part, wild orangutans but this beautiful male was raised first by man, and was at a rehab before coming here, we don't know what happened to him. We don't have to say mean things to each other. Teach the ones that don't know , not hurt them with words.

@LexiLovesYouXO 4 жыл бұрын

I really hope Gandut comes back, I’m so happy someone cares about him like another person. Caring about these creatures like another person is so very right. At one point in time all of our ancestors lived among them land gave them there respect.

@behaviouralenrichmentcoali3384 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Deya, a beautiful and sensitive portrayal of the depth of emotion these amazing beings inspire in their fellow beings. Shame on the human race if we allow their extinction to become a reality.

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film and for this comment and the support it means a huge amount to me.

@GeorgeofEarth 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you're proud of this, and remain to be through your whole life. It's simply magical. Everything you put into this is evident in it's beauty.

@porkakoo 4 жыл бұрын

This is so sad, I hope he comes back, I hope he’s still alive. It saddens me that the jungle is getting smaller and by it getting smaller it is affecting so many animals of all shapes and sizes. We humans do so much damage.

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest. I am so grateful for your feedback and to read that it has made the topic of tropical deforestation come to attention. I also share this same feeling as you of hoping Gendut will come back, there are some fantastic organisations like the one I worked with here who are on the front line of the rescues and translocations of these orangutans, thank you so much again.

@joseHernandez-xc4ix 4 жыл бұрын

I love how they portrayed the kinship he felt with Gendut . Not to be weird but I would give my left nut to be able to do what they are being able to help.

@bendover2684 4 жыл бұрын

Actually the non-human Green areas on earth have Expander by 10percent over the Last 25 years, but thats Not AS interesting AS writing " Humans destroy everything ", you feel guilt for nothing

@benthekeeshond545 Жыл бұрын

@@deyaward9358 Human population. For instance, I disagree with the Chinese government over many issues but I believe one policy they have is so helpful. It is their one-child policy. However, there are many governments around the world consider that policy as abusive. The most influential governments even stress upon the increasing population as the strength of economic growth. Our human population on Earth is putting pressure on everything. From natural resources to wild animals. Also, wars.

@benthekeeshond545 Жыл бұрын

@@bendover2684 Facts? The source of your stats?

@RReederONE 5 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful! Thank you for all of your work to create this fascinating story.

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest, it means a huge amount!

@raino187 4 жыл бұрын

Brings tears my eyes the friendship

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest, I really wanted to portray the critical condition these orang-utans and many of the flora and fauna face in these beautiful forests. It has been an honour to document it and be able to tell this story.

@jayellecee5691 3 жыл бұрын

@@deyaward9358 it's a very beautiful film.. if Gendut does come back i hope you are able to document that too 💛

@elcabo4557 2 жыл бұрын

You are so full of 💩

@ishansharma5229 5 жыл бұрын

Deya, the simplicity of subject but keeping in mind the bigger picture of habitat degradation is beautiful. Keep up the work. Emotional and Impacting. Ishan

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest and for writing this incredible touching feedback I am so grateful. I am hoping to create more videos on this topic this week so will be sure to continue to share them on this platform.

@spankinchicks7469 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing documentary about orangutans. I love it.

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest. It means a huge amount to receive feedback like this

@ehrlichlanierc7429 4 жыл бұрын

Deya thank you so much for this beautiful video. It breaks my heart and I just want to cry. I hope you continue your important work with much success. God bless you and all the workers for all you do for the planet and our precious wildlife.

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest it really means a lot to read your comment here. I am returning soon to continue assisting with conservation work there so I will be sure to update everyone with the current situation. Thank you so much again for your comment here, Deya

@ehrlichlanierc7429 4 жыл бұрын

@@deyaward9358 I very much appreciate your response and look forward to updates. I wish I were younger I would love to spend some time in my life donating time to help with this wonderful project. I send my best wishes and prayers for your success and safety. God Bless and safe journey.

@Kels08 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Deya. Such a beautiful art with many emotional touches in it. Hopefully, one day I can be a volunteer at BOS Foundation

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest. It means a huge amount. BOS Foundation is an incredible organisation i am sure you will be an incredible help when you can volunteer there - and it seems like we will have a similar path! Thank you again for watching and for your comment here, Deya

@lilirishgrl Жыл бұрын

Beautiful documentary. I’ll always wonder about the lost person of the forest

@yuibot5998 3 жыл бұрын

This was a Great film. There is sadness but there is also a big chance Gendut has established his own area with a few ladies to visit now and then. The wild dominant male may be keeping him out of that area but it doesn't mean he went off and came to harm. They are resilient survivors, and smart.

@jenniferbarber467 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I hope is that Gendut has found his dominance and maybe reproduced.

@benthekeeshond545 Жыл бұрын

That is optimism. But reality can be cruel.

@vickysengine3 Жыл бұрын

so beautiful and amazing. And the ring he made, oh my world. just stunning. I will buy some of the rings. Thank you for all you do.

@Llando Жыл бұрын

awesome film! always heartbreaking to see that beautiful forest getting wrecked by human filth

@geetamandavkar9791 4 жыл бұрын

I emotionally connected n want gendut to come back home. Waiting in hope for the 1who has left is just so silent in heart n also pains.🙏🙏🙏

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest.I totally agree, and I hoped that in Gendut's absence the story of his loss was more poignant as it reflects the vanishing species as a whole if we continue to devastate their habitat

@geetamandavkar9791 4 жыл бұрын

@@deyaward9358 death will bring end to story but missing keeps u in hope, hopeless, devasted, emotional, guess. Let's hope bot his whereabout of gendut. The day he return v will celebrate. I hope our wish comes true. Thank u for understanding my feelings for gender🙏🙏🙏

@geetamandavkar9791 4 жыл бұрын

@@deyaward9358I thank u so much to bring this film to us n u could do it wonderfully cos u were connected to the innocent mute animal who has as right as us to live on mother earth. I sometimes feel shame on human race. The educated HV become ignorant, uneducated r unaware....Only compassionate n who respect nature care everything around them. All the best n v r waiting for ur next documentary which has happy ending 🤗🙏🙏🙏❤️

@juliew1426 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful film! I hope to see many more documentaries from you. I will be watching for your name. I hope you post more on this channel, as well.

@gingerreid4531 Жыл бұрын

I find them beautiful. Something about the innocence of the babies melts my heart.

@elderepyper 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful story. This is deep

@JoseManuelHiniesto 5 жыл бұрын

Nature fascinates me and what you share is spectacular .... Excellent work

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest

@beautaro4328 2 жыл бұрын

powerful documentary. i might have shed tears at the end!

@michellerosemarieflynn8897 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS WITH US .

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film the Lost Person of the Forest it means a huge amount! In a few weeks time I hope you be able to update you from the field about the current situation. Thank you so much again, Deya

@orangutanfoundationinterna1774 5 жыл бұрын

A wonderful film. Thank you somuch Deya. xxx

@deborahschell9176 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful person

@markmcmullan3351 5 жыл бұрын

Great film making Deya .

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest, it really means a lot!

@sujarwantowibowo886 4 жыл бұрын

Kerennn pilm e 👍👍👍 mugo2 Gendut cepet mulih nggihhh..... Aamiin yra....

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Terima kasih banyak telah menoton filmku!

@armcollector6660 4 жыл бұрын

my favorite part is when they ask him if he he scared 😨 of him, he says no I am only scared of him not coming back, so sad 😢 his friend is gone I hope he comes back at least so his friend knows he is ok, so I hope there will be an update of this situation, also may be he started a family ( the man of the forest) but like I am saying u never know he may just pop up one day with a child and a girlfriend... I appreciate everybody involved in helping all these intelligent animals ( just like the gorillas ) but plz let us get an update, and I hope y'all continue helping forever bc if they could talk I could only imagine what they would say, and good ppl like this are their voice!!!

@FunwithCFS 4 жыл бұрын

I hope he's alive, somewhere he's dominant and mostly solitary, high up in the trees 🌲 Hope he's fathered some kids who, if we can stop the destruction of their habitat, will be fully wild. Sending 💙 to Isa for helping these precious animals.

@michellerosemarieflynn8897 4 жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS YOU SIR I AM INSPIRED BY WHAT YOU ARE DOING FOR THEM . EVERY SINGLE ONE COUNTS ! KEEP UP THIS VERY IMPORTANT WORK !

@Proud2BBlue Жыл бұрын

Orangutans are not aggressive. This video makes it sound like they are killers when they aren't.

@michellerosemarieflynn8897 4 жыл бұрын

NEVER STOP LOOKING FOR HIM MY NEW FRIEND !

@jeantaua9053 4 жыл бұрын

It saddens my heart that we can't do more for our beautiful Red cousins. My heart breaks for Isa

@lizmorgan1646 Ай бұрын

Great video

@313jb8 3 жыл бұрын

Very well, put together story with great footage quality. Need more like this !!!!

@suebowman7258 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I appreciate this organization and staff for all they do. Orangutans are intelligent and our cousins

@user-om4yg4kr2h 6 ай бұрын

Betapa menyedihkan. Semoga Gendut selamat dan hidup senang, selayaknya orangutan hidup di habitatnya.

@annecorey607 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful forest for this beautiful animals they all lived there all their live thank you for sharing your beautiful story . Bless you all thank you. From Spain. Thank you.

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest. It means huge amount to read this feedback.

@cherylrose7398 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent.

@pslogge 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent depiction of a particular interspiece liaison. Congratulations.

@ak_icedviking5778 4 жыл бұрын

Apes are very worthy to be called people... They can outsmart a man real easy

@nasz81 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful story

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest

@jenny2282 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful🙈🙊🐵🐒🙉😘😘😘😘😘

@jenniferbarber467 3 жыл бұрын

I hope Gendut returns for Esa.

@bellestar5960 4 жыл бұрын

I wish there was a update to this story. It had my eyes watering up. There has to be a better way for the orangutans, they need to figure out a way for us human too stop taken away their home. They were there first and belong. I hope he is ok and took back his area. 🦧🦧🦧🦧❤️❤️❤️

@carolynmcintyre5645 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this.

@rofiq7753 3 жыл бұрын

Mbak deya terus semangat. Keep the good work!

@38betelgeuse 5 жыл бұрын

spirit from forest is invincible

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest

@Tashaaa007 3 жыл бұрын

Did he come back?

@roosyehelmiyah1714 4 жыл бұрын

Saya sedih sekali klu melihat keberadaan orang utan sekarang ini.Orang2 pelaku kejahatan di kita ini banyak sekali.Mereka tdk perduli ada atau tidak ada hutan beserta isinya,yg penting bagaimana caranya mendapatkan uang.Lebih miris lagi knp yg begitu perduli kpd orang utan khususnya justru orang2 asing? Kita tidak pandai bersyukur apa yg telah dianugrahkan Allah kpd bangsa ini.Haruskah menunggu dulu datangnya murkanya Allah? Klu saja ada hukum atau uu yg keras atas perlindungan hutan,satwa dllnya seperti di negara2 maju rasa2 nya orang akan takut dan berfikir utk melakukan kejahatan. Mudah2 an di suatu hari nanti Indonesia menjadi negara yg maju. Pola fikir,sikap dan sumber daya manusianya sejajar dgn negara2 lainnya,aamiin

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Terima kasih telah menonton film saya namanya The Lost Person of the Forest. Saya merasa sedih juga ketika saya melihat situasi saat ini untuk orangutan2, hutan dan hewan yang lain. Tapi kita harus memiliki harapan! Dan mendukung serta merayakan orang-orang yang membantu! (Mohon maaf atas kesalahan dalam bahasa Indonesia saya - saya masih belajar!)

@whatevergoesforme5129 3 жыл бұрын

What if he was not driven away but was either killed or died from his wounds or starvation or an illness.

@annecorey607 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful orangutans love it there freedom better then the cages and chain round their neck very good friendly young guy care for them thank you for sharing Bless you all have a good day thank you

@simolav1365 3 жыл бұрын

Now in 2020, any news from Gendut?

@serunismt 7 ай бұрын

Did Gendut came back at all ???

@juliusvishno 4 жыл бұрын

love the title.... person of the forest is literally means orangutan in bahasa.. cheers...

@nedstudios6490 4 жыл бұрын

What I wouldnt give to film these amazing cousins of ours. Its been a dream for a very long time. Nyaru Menteng has gotten about 20 emails from me. Begging to volunteer just to film them. Ill stick to just sending the BOS foundation my paycheck LOL

@coreyklima8929 3 жыл бұрын

Its great work that these people are doing and its amazing that these orphaned and captive Orangutans are back in the forest.However if they need to be fed to survive is that really a wild Orangutan? I am genuinely curios because to me its like saying you moved out of your parents house but you are really living in the garage and eating their food. Yeah your not physically in your parents house but are you really independent and moved out? Also does anyone think the wild male killed Gendut? Is that something a wild Orangutan would do?

@wahyuwidiastuti8340 4 жыл бұрын

Skrg th 2020, bgimn apakah gendut sdh kbli? Kpd siapa pertanyaan ini sy tujukan. Sy sedih apbl gendut tdk kbli, takut terjd apa2 pdnya. Oh Tuhan selamatkanlah gendut dr hal2 buruk. Biarkanlah dia kbli......

@benthekeeshond545 Жыл бұрын

I hate to say this, he might be dead. Fighting among males for a female is worse than fighting for food. That is life for an Orang in the wild. But I am sure the male Orangs will fight even if they are inside a sanctuary. I wonder how people separate 2 male Orangs fighting.

@serunismt Жыл бұрын

Poor Isa 😢

@rezkybella9068 4 жыл бұрын

gendut means fat and krikil means small stone.

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film the Lost Person of the Forest. I knew the meaning for Gendut, but not yet Krikil so thank you so much for sharing!

@aaacauliflower7286 3 жыл бұрын

Have you found Gendut yet?🥺

@traviscoates6878 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place, currently being destroyed by greed

@MezztovenShort4DannY 4 жыл бұрын

This is the law of the jungle, only the strong & wise survives..

@kevbrown926 5 жыл бұрын

Matt Gould sent me

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

I am very grateful for him sending it over. Thank you Matt and also Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest

@kasihanti6262 4 жыл бұрын

Muga gendut kembali dan dikasih sehat2 ya amin2

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

mudah mudahan. Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest

@kasihanti6262 4 жыл бұрын

@@deyaward9358 Amin.muga alloh melindungi semua orangutan

@Stereostupid 4 жыл бұрын

I would volunteer to help these beautiful animals there are people who care and would help but they charge you to actually help them so

@ryanmeier8994 4 жыл бұрын

This shit needs more views

@kimjong-il3630 3 жыл бұрын

gendut is missing because he went on a quest to avenge his brother harambe

@man-yp1gb 4 жыл бұрын

Are orangutans dangerous?

@florcorbalcostas7467 4 жыл бұрын

Salvajes, esta gente tendrían que colgarla 😭😭😭

@aumbre18 3 жыл бұрын

The narrator's voice is very offputting. Just because you have a British accent doesn't mean you have a voice for narration

@deyaward9358 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for watching my film ‘the lost person of the forest’. I lived in Central Kalimantan and spent time in this place over 2 years. When I returned to film this and then edit it together I wanted to narrate the film as it had a special place in my heart. I am sorry that you feel so strongly about my voice in my film here. This was also a student film - with next to no budget. Thank you for your time in watching the film, have a good day

@jamesparks3504 3 жыл бұрын

Why is she whispering?

@elderepyper 3 жыл бұрын

So sad

@espedidosgs 4 жыл бұрын

2019, what's the update

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest. I am in regular contact with the staff working here, I am so sad to say that Gendut has not yet returned. A few months ago, Krikil was seen to be going further from this area which could give Gendut a good chance of retuning, but the current fires blazing through this area have now put it under immense threat. Forestry commission and OFi staff are working hard sometimes up to their knees in ash to rescue the orangutans in the nearby area.

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

please feel free to follow my wildlife instagram account for more regular updates @deyaward

@deborahschell9176 3 жыл бұрын

Their government needs to stop this BS. If they can't. ASK FOR HELP!!

@Acahill22 4 жыл бұрын

Why don’t they use tracker implants or collars? ; Something along those lines... you know to establish some forms of location and movement with relevant ease on subject?!?!! Anyways.. I feel more should and could be done if applied better with logical thinking 🤔 .. idk I could be wrong. Just wanna help the helpless as much as I can..

@deyaward-niblett8197 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your time in watching my film ‘The Lost Person of the Forest’. In the past they have used tracking devices on orangutans but they do not work here. If you want to find out more information I would be more than happy to explain the reasons more in depth. Gendut this male was spotted after I created this film but since then, and whilst there is a dominant flanged male in that particular area, it is likely he has found a new location within the national park where he can be dominant. Thank you so much again for watching! Deyá

@rifin1 4 жыл бұрын

@Noeman2009 4 жыл бұрын

Gendut (Bahasa Indonesia) = Fat

@edelyncarreonhernandez5839 4 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching my film The Lost Person of the Forest

@SalvableRuin 4 жыл бұрын

@7:19 it’s FOUGHT, not “faught”

@deyaward9358 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch my film the Lost Person of the Forest, and for pointing this typo out - I will be sure to change it on the raw editing version I put together. Deya

@Tchainz5 4 жыл бұрын

GAY

@kendrahansen1175 2 жыл бұрын

Ridiculous....this is all ego and arrogance. The editorializing and fabrication is disgusting and I am not sure how anyone can believe anything from this video.

@Gman-109 4 жыл бұрын

The actual translation is "man of the forest", not "person". You just changed it to "person" to fit the current political climate and agenda.

@deyaward-niblett8197 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there thank you for watching my film “the lost person of the forest”. Having learnt bahasa Indonesia I believe the word for man is “laki laki”, woman “perembuan” , person “orang” so the title here fits accurately with the direct translation.

@Gman-109 4 жыл бұрын

@@deyaward-niblett8197 That's nice. Having been born and raised in Malaysia, I can assure you that Orang - a now butchered English pronounced word, was always referring to "man", and only due to recent political correctness, was "human", or "person" added to the mix. Ask anyone there, and they'll instantly tell you that Orangutan is "MAN" of the forest. If you lived in Indonesia for any length of time, you'd likely know this, and are just ignoring it. Whatever - great film.

@Gman-109 4 жыл бұрын

@@deyaward-niblett8197 REALLY great film in fact, best short I've seen in a few years, for sure. My kids have watched it 1/2 a dozen times now I think. Great narration.

@yunggoth9713 4 жыл бұрын

I’m sure this video is great but I cannot continue listening to this lady whisper, it seriously makes me feel uneasy.

@deyaward-niblett8197 4 жыл бұрын

yunggoth thank you for watching my film ‘The Lost Person if they Forest’. As well as filming editing and producing this I also did opt to do the narration as it is an extremely personal location and story. I actually am not whispering here or changing my normal voice but I am sorry that you find it challenging to watching with my voice narrating. I definitely did not intend for that to be the case. Thank you for your time in watching my work. Regards, Deya