About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
2010
Runtime
1h 30m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.6/10
Votes
127
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$1.5M
Cast
garbage
empowerment
rio de janeiro
artist
dead child
garbage dump
landfill
woman director
dignity
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Questions about Waste Land
How long is Waste Land?
Waste Land has a runtime of 1h 30m (1 hour and 30 minutes).
Who directed Waste Land?
Waste Land was directed by Lucy Walker and released in 2010.
What genre is Waste Land?
Waste Land is a Documentary film (2010).
Who stars in Waste Land?
The cast of Waste Land includes Vik Muniz.
What is the TMDB rating for Waste Land?
Waste Land has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 127 votes.
