Waste Land(2010)
“What happens in the world's largest trash city will transform you.”
Overview
An uplifting feature documentary highlighting the transformative power of art and the beauty of the human spirit. Top-selling contemporary artist Vik Muniz takes us on an emotional journey from Jardim Gramacho, the world's largest landfill on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, to the heights of international art stardom. Vik collaborates with the brilliant catadores, pickers of recyclable materials, true Shakespearean characters who live and work in the garbage quoting Machiavelli and showing us how to recycle ourselves.
Director
Lucy Walker
Studio
O2 Filmes
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$188K
Cast
Vik Muniz
as Himself
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2010
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$188K
Production Companies
O2 Filmes • Almega Projects • Oscilloscope
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Waste Land?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Waste Land (2010).
What is Waste Land about?▼
An uplifting feature documentary highlighting the transformative power of art and the beauty of the human spirit. Top-selling contemporary artist Vik Muniz takes us on an emotional journey from Jardim Gramacho, the world's largest landfill on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, to the heights of international art stardom. Vik collaborates with the brilliant catadores, pickers of recyclable materials, true Shakespearean characters who live and work in the garbage quoting Machiavelli and showing us how to recycle ourselves.
Who directed Waste Land?▼
Waste Land was directed by Lucy Walker and released in 2010. It is a documentary film.
How long is Waste Land?▼
Waste Land has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in Waste Land?▼
The cast of Waste Land includes Vik Muniz as Himself.
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