Glorifying Ecocide in Cinematic Trends Versus Voicing Ecocritical Aesthetics

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Cinematic portrayals glorify environmental disasters, presenting them as cultural achievements, yet normalize violence against nature.
Spectators often view ecological destruction as visually captivating, undermining empathy for ecological emergencies.
Analysis of commodification reveals a troubling trend where environmental disregard is a profitable narrative strategy in film making, influencing viewer perception and response. Moreover, few films from 2022–2023 offer alternative ecocentric depictions, amplifying nature's voice over human narratives.

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Analysis explores cultural trends in cinematic portrayals of ecocide and suggests ecocritical alternatives.

Shams et al. (2024) studied this question.

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