Statistics show that increasing urbanization has led to a significant disconnect between humans and animals, with over 70% of urban dwellers having no real contact with animals like chickens, pigs, and cows. Ai Weiwei’s documentary “Animality” explores this relationship globally, highlighting both traditional and industrial interactions. In Kham, Tibet, men carry hay up mountains to feed yaks, while in Hubei, China, and Denmark, the film showcases large-scale egg production, chicken processing, and mink farming. The documentary also addresses the impact of deforestation in Paragominas, Brazil, where rainforests are cleared for cattle ranching, contributing to climate change. Ai Weiwei emphasizes the need to understand the broader human condition and our impact on other species, noting the historical reverence for animals in ancient cultures contrasted with today’s supermarket meat culture.
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