Waste Land
"What happens in the world's largest trash city will transform you."
Originally released in 2010. Waste Land is a documentary film. directed by Lucy Walker.
Starring Vik Muniz
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 24, 2010
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (123 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$187.7K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Brazil
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $187,716
Production Companies
- O2 Filmes
- Almega Projects
- Oscilloscope
- Intelligent Media Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Jar...
Who directed Waste Land?
Waste Land was directed by Lucy Walker.
How long is Waste Land?
Waste Land has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Waste Land released?
Waste Land was released on January 24, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Waste Land?
The main cast of Waste Land includes Vik Muniz.
Is Waste Land worth watching?
Waste Land has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 123 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.