Abstract
Deep ecology by Arne Naess is an ecological theory that propagates the need to appreciate the inherent value of all living organisms. The advent of ecological themes in animated films helps propagate eco-consciousness through audiovisual mediums and nature themes. The research aims to analyze the various deep ecological perspectives in the select animated films The Ant Bully (2006) and Epic (2013). The article relies on deep ecology perspectives to analyze and select the plot instances and protagonists’ evolution from the select films. The paper analyses how both the protagonists shed their egoistic attitudes and develop empathy towards the existence of smaller beings and ecosystems in our environment. The research compares the various themes of the select films through their association with deep ecology philosophy and perspectives. The results of the research explore how both films reflect a deep ecological appreciation of all living beings equally. The research concludes how the realization of the protagonists motivates them to fight against forces that threaten the existence of these miniature ecosystems.
Keywords: Animated Films, Arne Naess, Deep Ecology, Eco-Cinema, Self-Realization.