Films that promote the concept of sustainability with fun stories

2023-12-14 10:23:40

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December 13, 2023

14:23 pm

With the COP28 conference being held in the UAE, many were looking forward to watching distinctive and purposeful content that highlights the importance of preserving the environment and promoting sustainability. Studies indicate that the majority of people want to stay up-to-date and learn more about sustainability solutions, as research has shown that engaging in dialogue about the problem of climate change with friends and family encourages finding new aspects of understanding and stimulates thinking in an interactive and innovative way about this important issue.
Artworks are full of stories, from the very beginnings of our planet, to the environment in which we live, and even the kind of world we are building for the future.
Netflix was keen to keep pace with these trends with a group of artistic works that can still be enjoyed with the whole family after the conclusion of the conference.
Among the documentary series, the platform presents “Our Planet 2”, an exploration of the natural beauty of our planet and the impact of climate change on all living things in this ambitious and wide-ranging documentary series.
In “Living for a Hundred Years: Secrets of the Blue Zones,” viewers travel around the world with writer Dan Buettner to learn about five unique societies whose members live long, vibrant lives.
In the “Empire of Chimpanzees,” a vast community of chimpanzees thrives in one of Uganda’s forests, and its members experience complex social policies, family relationships, and dangerous disputes over areas of power and influence.
Among the documentaries presented by the platform is “Crossing Boundaries: Our Planet from a Scientific Perspective,” in which David Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström explore the collapse of biodiversity on Earth, and how we can avoid such a crisis.
“Kangaroo Valley” is a coming-of-age adventure that takes us on a journey to a secret valley in Australia, home to a restless baby kangaroo named “Mala” who faces hungry Australian wolves and the cold of winter.
The Oscar-winning Indian documentary Whispers in an Elephant’s Ear highlights the strong bond between humans and our natural world through the poignant story of Bowman and Billy, a couple who dedicate their lives to caring for an orphaned baby elephant named Raghu.
“I Learned from an Octopus,” an Oscar-winning documentary, tells the story of film director Craig Foster, who forms an unconventional friendship with a female octopus living in a kelp forest in South Africa, and learns from the secrets of her private world that she shares.
Netflix is displaying fantasy films and series “Waffles and Mochi,” in which two friends, “Waffles” and “Mochi,” the two curious dolls, travel the world to explore the wonders of foods and cultures and learn to cook with fresh ingredients.
The poignant film “The Boy Who Powered Wind” tells the true story of William Kamkwamba, a 13-year-old boy in Malawi, who built a wind mill in the early 2000s, using materials collected from “waste”, to provide water and save his family and village from… Drought and famine. The film, adapted from Kamkwamba’s autobiography, presents an accurate, emotional portrait of a family suffering from the harsh repercussions of climate change, such as increased summer heat and a scarcity of rainwater, which puts their survival and lives at risk.
Oscar-winning film Okja, directed by Bong Joon-ho, tells the story of a girl’s struggle to save her adorable pet, in a story that raises ethical and environmental questions about eating processed meat products. “Okja” is a timely film that sheds light on the ongoing debates about the environmental impacts of meat production.