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Wild

Name: Wild
Director: Luc Enting
Released: 2018
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

2018

Director

Luc Enting

Runtime

80 minutes

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Wild is a specialized ecological documentary that emphasizes biological diversity over human social dynamics. Its primary focus on non-human species means it cannot address human identity politics. The film’s narrative structure revolves around landscapes and wildlife, which inherently prevents it from engaging with human social hierarchies or identity politics. Consequently, it serves primarily as a celebration of nature rather than a critique of societal structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wild have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses entirely on the fauna and flora of a Dutch nature reserve. There are no human characters or LGBTQ+ narratives present in this ecological study.

How does Wild portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on animal life cycles and ecological processes. Without human protagonists, the film does not engage with gender hierarchies or social dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wild?

Minimal

The lens is directed toward biological variety within a specific European ecosystem. There is no evidence of human racial or ethnic diversity in the footage.

How does Wild represent religion and culture?

Limited

The documentary celebrates natural beauty rather than critiquing cultural norms. It lacks the framework to engage with human cultural or systemic critiques.

Does Wild include disability representation?

Minimal

While animals face biological challenges and struggles for survival, these do not constitute representation of human disability or neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

Provides a stunning look at the biological diversity of a massive European nature reserve.
Offers an immersive experience of various landscapes, including forests, heath, and sand drifts.

Limited or Absent

Lacks any engagement with human social hierarchies or identity-driven narratives.
Does not provide a platform for human cultural, racial, or gendered discourse.

Official Synopsis

From the imposing mating call of the red deer and the flight of the buzzard to the hunt of the fox and the micro-ecosystem on a massive oak: nature documentarist Luc Enting recorded it all for his stunning feature film Wild Heart of Holland, produced by PVPictures. The result of his efforts is an exciting, moving and often humorous film, revealing the beauty and diversity of this wild park in every season. We also watch the main characters grow up to adulthood, a path inevitably dogged with challenges. Enting: “To me, this park, in any season, has an almost un-Dutch beauty. It is the largest continuous nature reserve in northwest Europe with an incredible variety of landscapes and life. It has forests, heath, sand drifts, brooks and pushed moraines. With my film, I would like to give a new insight into its incredibly diverse nature.”

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