Waste Land

Name: Waste Land
Released: 2010-01-24T00:00:00-05:00

2010 Documentary · 1h 30m

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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About Waste Land

An uplifting feature documentary highlighting the transformative power of art and the profound beauty of the human spirit, Waste Land follows top-selling contemporary artist Vik Muniz on an emotional journey. From Jardim Gramacho, the world's largest landfill near Rio de Janeiro, to the heights of international art stardom, Muniz collaborates with the brilliant catadores, pickers of recyclable materials. These true Shakespearean characters, who live and work amidst the garbage, quote Machiavelli and demonstrate how to recycle not only waste, but also ourselves. Witness their transformation through art, a powerful medium that gives voice and visibility to the voiceless.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Lucy Walker, Waste Land features Vik Muniz, a prominent contemporary artist who spearheads the transformative art project. The films strength lies in its portrayal of the catadores, the waste pickers of Jardim Gramacho. Among them, key figures emerge, such as Tio, the articulate and insightful leader of the waste pickers association, and Isis, a strong and resilient woman who dreams of a better future for her children. These individuals, along with others like Zumbi and Suelem, offer a glimpse into their daily lives, struggles, and aspirations, providing a raw and authentic portrayal of the human spirit.

What people like about Waste Land

Critics and audiences alike have lauded Waste Land for its compelling narrative, stunning visuals, and powerful message. Many reviewers praised the film's ability to humanize the waste pickers, portraying them not as victims but as resourceful and resilient individuals. The transformative journey of both Vik Muniz and the catadores resonated deeply with viewers, who found the film to be both inspiring and thought-provoking. The film's unflinching look at poverty and waste management, coupled with its celebration of art and human potential, has made it a critical darling and a crowd-pleaser.

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Movie Score

76%

Released

January 24, 2010

Director

Lucy Walker

Cast

Vik Muniz

Genre

Documentary

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