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Waste Land

2010 · 90 min Documentary
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

World-renowned artist Vik Muniz returns to his native Brazil to create a series of portraits from unexpected materials. His journey leads him to Jardim Gramacho, the world's largest landfill, where he encounters the catadores—people who live by collecting and sorting waste. Together, they transform trash into monumental works of art, exploring the boundaries of creativity and human dignity. Every found object becomes part of a story, and every portrait reflects the soul of those who see beauty where others see only refuse.

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Year 2010
Country Brazil, United Kingdom
Genre Documentary
Director Lucy Walker
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.6/10 (127 votes)

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The film expertly balances social inquiry with an inspiring tale of transformation. It goes beyond depicting harsh living conditions to reveal the unexpected philosophy and wisdom of people rising from society's lowest depths.

What lingers after viewing is a powerful emotional resonance and a redefinition of 'waste' and 'value'. Trash will never look the same again, and human resilience takes on new, almost mythical dimensions. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Lucy Walker

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The dusty haze of the landfill contrasting with white gallery walls; the scent of decay and the sound of crushing metal.

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