Symbiocene as an Effort to Build Ecological Balance In Danny Boyle's The Beach (2000)

AbstractThe development of tourism today poses a significant problem in terms environmental damage. The exploitation has had negative impact on natural resources and the environment, especially tropical countries such as Thailand. Although many beaches have become part highly protected national park, tourists divers still access to some these locations. Beach (2000) is film that explores relationship between humans nature. In Beach, main characters are or foreign backpackers who ambivalence about treating By examining by Danny Boyle, purpose this study identify role nature building ecological balance through Symbiocene ideology. This uses qualitative method with narrative theory cinematography Boggs Petrie (2008) analyze structure text then using Albrecht's ecocritical approach (2019) ideology focuses concept human relations. (2000), can be positioned an object subject. positioning reflects critique anthropocentrism because faced two choices: preserver destroyer. One roles awareness symbiotic bonds conservation efforts insight into care. Green politics films also refer ecotourism movement devoted travelers.Keywords: symbiocene, balance, backpackers, green politics, ecotourism.