Environmental issues can no longer be swept under the rug and filmmakers are taking the topic into their hands; these movies will make you feel the different temperaments of mother nature, including her frenzy
Eco-feminism is an intersection of women, nature and animals. To illustrate how the feminine is oppressed through the exploitation of the environment, the logic of domination needs to be understood. Simply stated, domination is the heritage of the masculine way of thought. To expand his territory, to domesticate nature and to exploit her fertility for himself—these are what has happened since the dawn of humanity until this very moment. As we are experiencing today, the backlash of years of oppression and exploitation is more palpable than ever, infiltrating the world of cinema. Here are a few films that will show you why mankind should fear mother nature.
1. Mother! (2017), Darren Aronofsky
The entirety of the film takes place inside a house where a couple dwell. The man writes while the woman turns the villa into an idyllic paradise. Things start to go wrong, however, when strangers intrude into the home as if it were theirs. In an unsettling manner, the man welcomes the strangers despite their rash and destructive behaviours. Unable to bear these uninvited guests' barbaric acts, including vandalism and homicide, the woman decides to end the madness once and for all. This film mashes together a multitude of issues, reflecting our rash behaviours as a species. The ending will leave you with a misanthropic lingering.
