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Thematic Exploration and Evolution in China's Ecological Documentaries

Author(s)

Yu Liu

Affiliation(s)

Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing, China

Abstract

Against the dual backdrop of global ecological crisis and ecological construction, as an important practical direction of ecocinema, Chinese ecological documentaries, grounded in local practice, have evolved towards a development status characterized by diverse themes and varied genres through continuous exploration. The creation of Chinese ecological documentaries has undergone a process of change: from presenting Eastern ecological landscapes, to forming ecological critique and reflection, and then to striving to construct an Eastern ecological discourse. Behind this change lies both a search process for creative concepts and ecological thinking, as well as influences from top-level design and state discourse：In terms of topic setting, Chinese ecological documentaries cover a wide range of themes such as the display of ecological culture, the criticism of ecological crises, and the exploration and dissemination of ecological thoughts. In terms of content, it has undergone a transformation from showcasing the ecological environment to disseminating the achievements of ecological construction to the outside world. In terms of form, it has completed a visual upgrade from dull and monotonous camera work to technology-assisted expression.

Keywords

China; Ecological Documentary; Thematic Exploration; Creation Evolution

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