THE ROOTS
LuNa, or “Lunettes Nature”, was born out of an in-depth reflection on the way nature is portrayed in animated films. Observing the recurrence of stereotypes or simplified representations of nature, the idea emerged to create a tool capable of offering a critical perspective to those who shape these narratives. LuNa has been designed to support animated film-makers, offering them a new way of analyzing the place and role of nature in their work.
The tool is based on nine specific criteria that enable the relationship between nature and the film to be dissected. The aim is not simply to provide technical keys, but to open up a space for reflection that will enable us to rethink nature on screen, going beyond simple settings or classic narrative uses.
However, from the outset, LuNa has also been designed to appeal to a wider audience. Teachers, animated film enthusiasts or even the simply curious: the tool can be used by anyone wishing to better understand how nature is represented on screen. Whether for educational or analytical purposes, or simply to enrich your vision, LuNa enables you to take a critical, enriched look at the representations that shape our imaginations.
THE BRANCHES: REIMAGINING NATURE Branches symbolize the potential for transformation, and by questioning entrenched narratives through tools like LuNa, we can reimagine our perception of nature. This opens the way to new narratives in which nature is respected as a partner, fostering harmonious and sustainable cohabitation between humans and their environment.
THE TRUNK: OUR CURRENT PERCEPTIONS
The tree trunk symbolizes our current perception of nature as a resource to be exploited or dominated, reflecting the narratives we have integrated. It embodies the dominant vision of a separation between humans and nature, creating a divide that complicates understanding of the planet’s true needs.
THE ROOTS: OUR PAST STORIES
The roots of our perception of nature lie deep in the stories that shape our collective imagination. Films, myths and the media have all played a part in shaping the way we see nature today. Often, these stories present nature as an object to be conquered or a resource to be exploited. But these narratives are not fixed: they can be rethought, analyzed and transformed.
THE ROOTS
LuNa (“Lunettes Nature”) is a tool that analyzes how nature is represented in animated films and stories, using 9 criteria. It offers a critical framework for better understanding the relationship between nature and audiovisual works.
Created to question the often stereotyped representations of nature, LuNa offers a new perspective and enriches our understanding of narratives.
Accessible to all (teachers, researchers, enthusiasts), LuNa enables us to analyze films from a new angle and raise awareness of the importance of nature in audiovisual works.
THE BRANCHES: REIMAGINING NATURE
Branches symbolize the potential for transformation, and by questioning entrenched narratives through tools like LuNa, we can reimagine our perception of nature. This opens the way to new narratives in which nature is respected as a partner, fostering harmonious and sustainable cohabitation between humans and their environment.
THE TRUNK: OUR CURRENT PERCEPTIONS
The tree trunk symbolizes our current perception of nature as a resource to be exploited or dominated, reflecting the narratives we have integrated. It embodies the dominant vision of a separation between humans and nature, creating a divide that complicates understanding of the planet’s true needs.
THE ROOTS: OUR PAST STORIES
The roots of our perception of nature lie deep in the stories that shape our collective imagination. Films, myths and the media have all played a part in shaping the way we see nature today. Often, these stories present nature as an object to be conquered or a resource to be exploited. But these narratives are not fixed: they can be rethought, analyzed and transformed.