The Anthropocene Collapse in Avatar Movie (2009) Directed by James Cameron

Abstract

This research examines the Anthropocene Collapse in Avatar (2009) directed by James Cameron, focusing on the causes of company exploitation and the impacts of company exploitation on the indigenous people of Pandora. Using a descriptive qualitative method, this study finds that Avatar vividly depicts the Anthropocene era, where human dominance over the environment is driven by economic and technological advancement. The analysis reveals that the Resources Development Administration (RDA) employs a systematic approach to exploitation, starting with understanding the Pandora ecosystem, developing advanced technology, and conducting diplomacy with the indigenous Na'vi. However, when diplomacy fails, RDA prioritizes protecting company assets and resorts to violence, leading to a brutal clash with the Na'vi. The film critiques the use of technology as a tool for exploitation, where moral considerations are ignored in favor of profit-driven motives. This leads to large-scale deforestation, habitat destruction, and loss of life, ultimately accelerating ecological collapse. Avatar reminds as a warning about the consequences of unchecked company greed and environmental destruction, urging audiences to reflect on the importance of sustainability and harmonious coexistence with nature.