
Waste Land
What happens in the world's largest trash city will transform you.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Waste Land
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2010-01-24
- Runtime: 90 minutes
- Rating: 7.602/10 (118 votes)
- Budget: $1,500,000
- Revenue: $187,716
- Production Companies: O2 Filmes, Almega Projects, Oscilloscope, Intelligent Media Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.1182
- Languages: English, Portuguese
Cast & Crew

Vik Muniz
as Himself
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Trailers & Clips
Waste Land (2010) - Official Trailer [HD]
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waste Land?▼
Waste Land is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2010-01-24.
Who are the main actors in Waste Land?▼
The main cast includes Vik Muniz, .
Where can I watch Waste Land online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Waste Land is available.
Is Waste Land based on a true story?▼
What happens in the world's largest trash city will transform you.
What is the IMDb rating of Waste Land?▼
Waste Land has an IMDb rating of 7.602/10 based on 118 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Waste Land?▼
The movie had a production budget of $1,500,000 and earned $187,716 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Waste Land?▼
The soundtrack was composed by O2 Filmes, Almega Projects, Oscilloscope, Intelligent Media Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Waste Land filmed?▼
Waste Land was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Waste Land?▼
The total runtime of Waste Land is 90 minutes.
Is Waste Land suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Waste Land?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Waste Land.
Does Waste Land have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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