The Complex Interplay Between Humans and Nature in Cinema

Exploring the paradoxical relationship between humans and nature, this chapter references Freud's views on biology and destiny, discussing how humans are both instinctually connected with nature yet alienated due to civilization. It delves into projecting human characteristics onto animals in horror films, bridging the gap between species and delving into the interplay of human morality and instincts. The conversation extends to the symbolism of the ocean as the unconscious mind, gender coding of animals, and the unsettling nature of films like 'The Birds' in negotiating preconceived biases.