Netflix movies will change your perception of the Earth.

Online activities have flourished in the era of Industry 4.0, such as Zoom, Coursera, Spotify, and especially...Netflix account subscriptions have skyrocketed.during the Covid lockdown period around the world.

With hundreds of diverse films on Netflix, viewers can experience emotional highs with dramatic movies or release their adrenaline with action-packed films. However, some posters quietly shine amidst the plethora of suggested films, and a single click on one of them can be the perfect antidote during the pandemic: a comforting feeling, an escape from fear, and an entry into the majestic world of nature... And after watching, one's perception of the planet we live on will be completely changed.

Below are some suggested outstanding films about ecosystems and the natural environment, which not only help viewers connect with the wonders of nature but also teach them to appreciate the magnificent beauty of this planet.

1. Our Planet (2019)

To complete this massive 8-episode series, with contributions from hundreds of individuals, the producers spent over 3,500 days meeting and working with conservationists and undertaking filming trips to paint a comprehensive and detailed picture of Earth's ecosystems.

The film won an Emmy Award thanks to its meticulous production team. Moments of nature were captured at the right time, offering sharp, close-up views of animals in their natural habitats. Regardless of the ecosystem—the ocean, the Siberian tundra, the harsh icy regions, or the stormy rainforests—all are threatened by global warming and human activities.

Not overly burdened by documentary themes, Our Planet subtly immerses viewers in the majestic beauty of nature while simultaneously warning of environmental urgency. Through heartbreaking scenes of animal suffering, the film delivers a clear message:Human hands will continue to destroy natural diversity if we don't act to improve the situation now.

2. Cowspiracy (2014)

If you think eating meat has nothing to do with the environment, the documentary Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret will give you many enlightening moments.

Cowspiracy gives viewers an up-close look at how the animal meat industry has severely impacted the environment. On average, every kilogram of meat we eat daily affects everything from deforestation and dead zones in the ocean to the way food processing affects the very water we use. The filmmakers behind Cowspiracy, Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn, went on to create What the Health in 2017, a film about the impact of eating animal products on human health (available on Netflix).

3. Chasing Coral (2017)

Most of the seas across Vietnam are home to stunning coral reefs. However, in the future, these may be bleached along with countless other coral reefs worldwide due to global warming. The death of coral will severely impact the ocean ecosystem and, of course, indirectly affect human life.

Filmed over three years, Chasing Coral features more than 500 hours of underwater footage depicting the devastating impact of coral bleaching on a massive scale, as it is home to many rare marine species. Countless records from volunteers in over 30 countries, as well as support from over 500 people worldwide, helped the film detail the global death of coral. The widespread disappearance of coral reefs has reached alarming levels, and Chasing Coral has sentAction messageto the whole world.

4. My Octopus Teacher (2020)

Like pigs, octopuses are intelligent animals. Also like pigs, octopuses are cursed because of their own flesh, which humans have always coveted.

The strangely moving film, nominated for the 2021 Oscars, follows filmmaker and freediver Craig Foster's extraordinary relationship with an octopus off the coast of South Africa. My Octopus Teacher has garnered global acclaim.especially academicsAccording to articles from Harvard University, “we have always misunderstood the interactions between dogs and cats because we impose human-like thinking about animals on them, and the same thing happens in the film. If we clearly perceive a social relationship between animals, we are more likely to understand and support them.” The film will completely change viewers' perceptions of the animal world.

5. A Plastic Ocean (2016)

If Gone With the Wind is a classic of the drama genre, and James Bond for the action genre, then A Plastic Ocean is a classic of the environment.

A Plastic Ocean (2016) documents the devastating impact of plastic waste on oceans worldwide. The film raises awareness about the dangers of using this controversial material created by humankind. The filmmakers offer possible solutions to combat the plastic waste crisis, ranging from cutting-edge technologies to actions individuals can take at home.

6. Seaspiracy (2021)

Following the success of Cowspiracy 2014, which inspired a wave of viewers to completely switch to a vegetarian diet, filmmakers continued their efforts to produce another documentary about the ocean - Seaspiracy.

Viewers will be confronted with the truths behind the seafood we consume through a host of shocking events and statistics, and the way humans treat the ocean. From brands falsely claiming sustainability, unsustainable fishing practices, the indiscriminate use of plastic waste in the sea, to the despicable dark side of modern-day slavery… all just to provide cheap seafood every year.

Seaspiracy serves as an uncompromising indictment of current activities that harm the ocean environment.

And there's much more.Must-watch documentaries on NetflixIt takes viewers to every corner of nature that we could hardly reach in the Covid-19 era, but at the same time brings a completely different understanding of the ecological environment right here on Earth.

All of these films lead to a conclusion that everyone recognizes but often avoids and fails to act upon: all living things and the environment around us form a cyclical system; the loss of one part severely impacts the entire ecosystem.Each individual must be aware of protecting their own living environment through even the smallest actions.But because of our tendency to rely on others, believing that "someone" will take responsibility, there will never be anyone. If not here, then where? If not us, then who? If not now, then when?

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