You are here:

The New Wilderness

Name: The New Wilderness
Director: Mark Verkerk, Ruben Smit
Released: 2013
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2013

Director

Mark Verkerk, Ruben Smit

Runtime

94 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

The New Wilderness is primarily an ecological study rather than a social commentary. Its main value lies in its philosophical stance towards the environment, emphasizing nature’s independence. Since the film concentrates on the biological cycles of the Oostvaardersplassen, it lacks the human character arcs needed to explore social identity. The absence of human subjects leads to lower scores in most human-centric diversity metrics. However, the film subtly challenges the notion of human dominance over nature by highlighting autonomous natural systems.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does The New Wilderness have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses solely on the Oostvaardersplassen wetlands and wildlife reintroduction. It does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or romantic stories involving them.

How does The New Wilderness portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on biological cycles and ecological processes. Since it does not feature human characters, there are no opportunities to examine gender roles or social dynamics among humans.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The New Wilderness?

Limited

Set in a specific European location and focusing on non-human species, the film does not depict a diverse human cast or explore various racial backgrounds.

How does The New Wilderness represent religion and culture?

Good

The film questions Western approaches to environmental control by advocating for non-interference. It presents a philosophical argument against human-centric land management.

Does The New Wilderness include disability representation?

Minimal

The production does not include human subjects. Therefore, there are no narratives addressing physical or neurological differences among humans.

Present on Screen

Questions traditional Western approaches to total environmental control and technological mastery.
Advocates for a philosophical stance of non-interference in natural processes.

Limited or Absent

Does not provide human character arcs necessary to explore gender roles or ability to act.
Includes no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse human social interactions.
Does not address racial diversity or varied human cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

At the heart of one of the most densely populated areas of Europe, in a country where every square meter of land has been meticulously shaped by man, lie the Oostvaardersplassen – a unique experiment in letting nature run its course. In just 40 years, 6,000 hectares of newly formed polder has been transformed into one of Europe’s most dynamic and productive wetlands – home to some of Europe’s rarest birds such as the magnificent white tailed eagle, which hadn’t been seen in the Netherlands since the Middle Ages.

How are these scores produced? →