Waste Land Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

What happens in the world's largest trash city will transform you

Amy Renner

Last modified: Mar. 28, 2011

Waste Land

Release Date: Friday, October 29, 2010 Limited

Director: Lucy Walker

N/A Documentary N/A

3.75 / 5.0

17% WILL SEE 83% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Follows artist Vik Muniz to his native Brazil and the world's largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. There he photographs an eclectic band of "catadores" - or self-designated pickers of recyclable materials.

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Who stars in Waste Land – Cast List

No cast details are currently available.

Who is making Waste Land – Crew List

A look at Waste Land behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Lucy Walker last helmed Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa and Buena Vista Social Club: Adios.

Director: Lucy Walker
Screenwriters: —
Producer: Angus Aynsley

Studio: Arthouse Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Waste Land

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2011

Completed

Changed Waste Land movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: What happens in the world's largest trash city will transform you
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Waste Land Trailers and Clips

Waste Land

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Waste Land Release Date: When was the film released?

Waste Land was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 29 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 2 theaters. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Saw 3D, Monsters and Wild Target. As a limited release, Waste Land was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.