Wastelands (2024)
The eldest member of a rural community of grape growers refuses to sell his land to a greedy real estate company. When he seems cornered by the dirty tactics of a corrupt businessman, he must decide whether to give up everything he owns, or take control of the situation.
Director: Rami Mercado
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Western
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: August 9, 2024
Cast
- Enrique Laborde - Ramón
- Mauricio Pérez - Julio
- Silvio Guevara - Salvador
- Andrea Gentili - Graciela
- Gustavo Sillero - Luis
- José Orquín - Man in store
- Marcelo Gallardo - Marcelo Gatti
Screenplay
Music: Tomás Klement Yacante
Cinematography: Quimey Suizer
Editing: Camila Castro Gimenez
Production: ENERC, INCAA
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Budget: $900
Original Language: es
Themes
Capital Greed and Corporate Evil, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Capitalism, Greed, and Excess, Government Corruption Exposed
Keywords
corruption, capitalism, old town, money, revenge, water shortage, rural area, landgrabbing, land struggle, old people, rural depopulation
More Films by Director: Rami Mercado
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wastelands about?
- The eldest member of a rural community of grape growers refuses to sell his land to a greedy real estate company. When he seems cornered by the dirty tactics of a corrupt businessman, he must decide whether to give up everything he owns, or take control of the situation.
- Who directed Wastelands?
- Wastelands was directed by Rami Mercado.
- Who stars in Wastelands?
- Wastelands stars Enrique Laborde, Mauricio Pérez, Silvio Guevara, Andrea Gentili, Gustavo Sillero, José Orquín.
- How long is Wastelands?
- Wastelands has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Wastelands?
- Wastelands is a Drama, Thriller, Western film.
- What is the budget of Wastelands?
- Wastelands had a budget of $900.
- Where was Wastelands produced?
- Wastelands was produced in Argentina.
- What are the themes of Wastelands?
- The themes of Wastelands include: Capital Greed and Corporate Evil, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Capitalism, Greed, and Excess, Government Corruption Exposed.