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EXPLORING ECO-TRAUMA REPRESENTATIONS IN WESTERN SOCIETY’S AYAHUASCA DOCUMENTARY FILM

Nalvarte Nunez, Gwendoline LU (2023) FIMT09 20231
Film Studies
Abstract
Through this research, I intend to investigate the fascinating domain of Ayahuasca
documentary films. This emerging subgenre showcases explorers and scientists reconnecting
with nature and spirituality, which I introduced to the reader through my explorative one-year
master's thesis, A Study of Ayahuasca Documentary Film (2020). Furthermore, in the present
study, I further my research by looking for representations of eco-trauma in three chosen case
studies: Shamans of the Amazon, Other Worlds, and Ayahuasca, part of the UNWell
docuseries on Netflix. The study analyses physical and psychological harm caused by
human- and nonhuman/nature-induced eco-traumas representations. The main finding of the
research is that the physical... (More)
Through this research, I intend to investigate the fascinating domain of Ayahuasca
documentary films. This emerging subgenre showcases explorers and scientists reconnecting
with nature and spirituality, which I introduced to the reader through my explorative one-year
master's thesis, A Study of Ayahuasca Documentary Film (2020). Furthermore, in the present
study, I further my research by looking for representations of eco-trauma in three chosen case
studies: Shamans of the Amazon, Other Worlds, and Ayahuasca, part of the UNWell
docuseries on Netflix. The study analyses physical and psychological harm caused by
human- and nonhuman/nature-induced eco-traumas representations. The main finding of the
research is that the physical eco-traumas caused by humans are the major problem these films
represent. The study uses eco-criticism, globalisation, and world systems theory, shedding
light by Western filmmakers, scientists, and artists on indigenous communities' implicit and
explicit marginalisation, highlighting the need to confront personal and collective harm. The
methodology employs an explorative qualitative critical approach, as Rose Gillian pointed
out, emphasising the context in which words, images, and interpretations are utilised. This
research may provide valuable insights into the field by shedding light on an overlooked and
understudied area and suggesting further research to address the physical eco traumas
caused by humans.


Keywords: Ayahuasca documentary films, Eco-Trauma, Physical eco-traumas, Psychological
eco-traumas, Human-induced eco-traumas, Western filmmakers, World-System Theory,
Globalisation, Eco-Criticism, Indigenous Communities, Case Studies: Shamans of the
Amazon, Other Worlds, and Ayahuasca UN-Well docuseries Netflix (Less)
Popular Abstract (Spanish)
A través de esta investigación, intento investigar el fascinante dominio de Ayahuasca películas documentales.
Este subgénero emergente muestra a exploradores y científicos reconectando con la naturaleza y la espiritualidad, que introdujo al lector a través de mi año exploratorio tesis de maestría, Un estudio de Ayahuasca Documental Film (2020). Además, en el actual estudio, continúo mi investigación buscando representaciones de eco-trauma en tres casos de estudios elegidos : Shamans of the Amazon, Other Worlds, y Ayahuasca, episodio 5 de una serie documental Para bien (o para mal) en Netflix. El estudio analiza los daños físicos y psicológicos causados por representaciones de eco-traumas inducidos por humanos y no humanos/naturales. El... (More)
A través de esta investigación, intento investigar el fascinante dominio de Ayahuasca películas documentales.
Este subgénero emergente muestra a exploradores y científicos reconectando con la naturaleza y la espiritualidad, que introdujo al lector a través de mi año exploratorio tesis de maestría, Un estudio de Ayahuasca Documental Film (2020). Además, en el actual estudio, continúo mi investigación buscando representaciones de eco-trauma en tres casos de estudios elegidos : Shamans of the Amazon, Other Worlds, y Ayahuasca, episodio 5 de una serie documental Para bien (o para mal) en Netflix. El estudio analiza los daños físicos y psicológicos causados por representaciones de eco-traumas inducidos por humanos y no humanos/naturales. El principal hallazgo de la
investigación es que los eco-traumas físicos causados por los humanos son el principal problema de estas películas
representado. El estudio utiliza ecocrítica, la globalización, y la teoría de los sistemas mundiales, derramando
luz de cineastas occidentales, científicos y artistas sobre la implícita y marginación explícita, destacando la necesidad de afrontar el daño personal y colectivo. La metodología emplea un enfoque crítico cualitativo explorativo, como Rose Gillian señaló enfatizando el contexto en el que se utilizan las palabras, las imágenes y las interpretaciones. Esto a la investigación puede proporcionar perspectivas valiosas en el campo al echar luz sobre un
área subestudada y sugiriendo investigaciones adicionales para abordar los ecotraumas físicos
causados por los humanos.




Palabras clave: Documentales Ayahuasca, Eco-Trauma, Eco-traumas físicos, Psicológico
eco-traumas, eco traumas inducidos por el ser humano, cineastas occidentales, Teoría del sistema mundial,
Globalización, Eco-Criticismo, Comunidades indígenas, Estudios de caso: Shamans of the
Amazon, Otros Mundos y Ayahuasca UN-Well Docuseries Netflix (Less)
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author
Nalvarte Nunez, Gwendoline LU
supervisor
organization
course
FIMT09 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Ayahuasca documentary films, Eco-Trauma, Physical eco-traumas, Psychological eco-traumas, Human-induced eco-traumas, Western filmmakers, World-System Theory, Globalisation, Eco-Criticism, Indigenous Communities, Case Studies: Shamans of the Amazon, Other Worlds, and Ayahuasca UN-Well docuseries Netflix
language
English
additional info
For any further information, contact the author at gwendoline.n.g@outlook.com or gw8828na-@lu.se
Currently, a website is in progress concerning the research of these documentaries. I wish to gather up the many films under this subgenre that have not yet been attended. In this manner, make science accessible to everyone interested. Stay in touch.
id
9133752
date added to LUP
2023-08-10 13:18:45
date last changed
2023-08-10 13:18:45
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  abstract     = {{Through this research, I intend to investigate the fascinating domain of Ayahuasca
documentary films. This emerging subgenre showcases explorers and scientists reconnecting
with nature and spirituality, which I introduced to the reader through my explorative one-year
master's thesis, A Study of Ayahuasca Documentary Film (2020). Furthermore, in the present
study, I further my research by looking for representations of eco-trauma in three chosen case
studies: Shamans of the Amazon, Other Worlds, and Ayahuasca, part of the UNWell
docuseries on Netflix. The study analyses physical and psychological harm caused by
human- and nonhuman/nature-induced eco-traumas representations. The main finding of the
research is that the physical eco-traumas caused by humans are the major problem these films
represent. The study uses eco-criticism, globalisation, and world systems theory, shedding
light by Western filmmakers, scientists, and artists on indigenous communities' implicit and
explicit marginalisation, highlighting the need to confront personal and collective harm. The
methodology employs an explorative qualitative critical approach, as Rose Gillian pointed
out, emphasising the context in which words, images, and interpretations are utilised. This
research may provide valuable insights into the field by shedding light on an overlooked and
understudied area and suggesting further research to address the physical eco traumas
caused by humans.


Keywords: Ayahuasca documentary films, Eco-Trauma, Physical eco-traumas, Psychological
eco-traumas, Human-induced eco-traumas, Western filmmakers, World-System Theory,
Globalisation, Eco-Criticism, Indigenous Communities, Case Studies: Shamans of the
Amazon, Other Worlds, and Ayahuasca UN-Well docuseries Netflix}},
  author       = {{Nalvarte Nunez, Gwendoline}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{EXPLORING ECO-TRAUMA REPRESENTATIONS IN WESTERN SOCIETY’S AYAHUASCA DOCUMENTARY FILM}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}