How long is Waste Land?

Waste Land is 1 hr 33 min long.

Who is Leo Woeste in Waste Land?

Jérémie Renier plays Leo Woeste in the film.

What is Waste Land about?

Renowned artist Vik Muniz journeys from his home base in Brooklyn 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. Muniz’s initial objective was to “paint” the catadores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these inspiring characters as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives. Walker has great access to the entire process and, in the end, offers stirring evidence of the transformative power of art and the alchemy of the human spirit.

Waste Land

Name: Waste Land
Duration: 93

NR 1 hr 33 min

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How long is Waste Land?: Waste Land is 1 hr 33 min long.

Who directed Waste Land?: Pieter Van Hees

Who is Leo Woeste in Waste Land?: Jérémie Renier plays Leo Woeste in the film.

What is Waste Land about?: Renowned artist Vik Muniz journeys from his home base in Brooklyn 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. Muniz’s initial objective was to “paint” the catadores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these inspiring characters as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives. Walker has great access to the entire process and, in the end, offers stirring evidence of the transformative power of art and the alchemy of the human spirit.