Waste Land
“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.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Waste Land?
Waste Land was directed by Lucy Walker.
What was the budget and revenue for Waste Land?
The official budget was $1,500,000 and the movie went on to gross $187,716 worldwide.
Where was Waste Land produced?
It was produced by companies including O2 Filmes, Almega Projects, Oscilloscope, Intelligent Media Productions, Petrobras in Brazil, United Kingdom.
Waste Land Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Waste Land wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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