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This case study offers a historical perspective on documentary films reflecting the environmental crises in Communist Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic from 1978 to the present. Integrating ecocriticism, adaptation studies, and intermedial studies, the authors explore how documentaries mediate environmental discourse, transform ecological narratives, and emotionally, culturally, and cognitively engage audiences. Focusing on three documentary films—Lesy umírají tiše (1978), Ropáci (1988), and Lesní žal (2023)—the study illustrates the shift from state-controlled environmental suppression to contemporary ecological awareness, emphasizing the active role of nature and the interplay between humans and landscapes. By employing concepts such as ecoadaptation and transcorporeality, the authors argue that documentaries not only document ecological issues but also actively shape cultural understanding and ethical engagement with the environment.

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A History of Urgency: Cultural Transformations and Ecological Reflections in Czech Environmental Documentaries

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    2026年

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  • Petr Bubeníček,
  • Tereza Dědinová

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This case study offers a historical perspective on documentary films reflecting the environmental crises in Communist Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic from 1978 to the present. Integrating ecocriticism, adaptation studies, and intermedial studies, the authors explore how documentaries mediate environmental discourse, transform ecological narratives, and emotionally, culturally, and cognitively engage audiences. Focusing on three documentary films—Lesy umírají tiše (1978), Ropáci (1988), and Lesní žal (2023)—the study illustrates the shift from state-controlled environmental suppression to contemporary ecological awareness, emphasizing the active role of nature and the interplay between humans and landscapes. By employing concepts such as ecoadaptation and transcorporeality, the authors argue that documentaries not only document ecological issues but also actively shape cultural understanding and ethical engagement with the environment.