Trash (2014 film)
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Stephen Daldry (director), Richard Curtis (screenwriter) |
| Products | Crime thriller drama film |
Trash is a 2014 crime thriller drama directed by Stephen Daldry and scripted by Richard Curtis, adapted from the 2010 novel authored by Andy Mulligan. The cast includes Rooney Mara, Martin Sheen, Wagner Moura, and Selton Mello.
Plot
The story centers on three street youths—Raphael, Gardo, and Rat (Jun-Jun)—living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who make a living scavenging through rubbish for valuable items. Their discovery of a wallet thrusts them into a dangerous confrontation with corrupt local law enforcement, turning them into inadvertent whistleblowers exposing systemic corruption.
Cast
- Rooney Mara as Sister Olivia
- Martin Sheen as Father Juilliard
- Wagner Moura as José Angelo
- Selton Mello as Federico Gonz
- Stepan Nercessian as Santos
- Rickson Tevez as Raphael
- Eduardo Luis as Gardo
- Gabriel Weinstein as Rat (Jun-Jun)
- Pedro Pauleey as The Cleaner
- Nelson Xavier as Jefferson
- Leandro Firmino as Thiago
Production
On 5 April 2011, the film rights to Andy Mulligan’s 2010 novel Trash were secured by Working Title Films and PeaPie Films. The adaptation was assigned to screenwriter Richard Curtis, with direction by Stephen Daldry.
Casting
By 8 July 2013, Rooney Mara was cast to portray Olivia, an NGO activist, while Martin Sheen joined the project as Father Juilliard.
Filming
Principal photography commenced on 24 July 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Marketing
The initial promotional trailer was unveiled on 31 July 2014.
Release
Distributed globally by Universal Pictures International, the film debuted at the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival on 7 October 2014. It was subsequently released in Brazil on 9 October 2014 and later in the United Kingdom on 30 January 2015. In the United States, it received a limited theatrical release and video on demand distribution through Focus World starting 9 October 2015.
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, Trash holds a rating of , with an average score of based on reviews. The critical consensus highlights it as an "energetic, humorous, and thought-provoking" film that offers uplifting entertainment amid harsh realities without resorting to sentimental clichés. On Metacritic, it has earned a score of 50 out of 100 from 18 critics, reflecting "mixed or average reviews."
Awards
- 2015: Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language
- 2014: Winner of the BNL People's Choice Award: Gala at the Rome Film Festival
- 2014: Recipient of the 'Alice in the City' Award at the Rome Film Festival
- 2014: Nominated for the Golden Frog in Main Competition at Camerimage
- 2014: Nominated for Best Youth Film – Just Film Award at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival