LANDFILL HARMONIC
Documentary Feature Film - 85 minutes - 2015
World Premiere SXSW 2015, Winner Audience Award
Directed by Brad Allgood + Graham Townsley
Produced by Alejandra Amarilla + Rodolfo Madero + Juliana Peñaranda-Loftus
Editor Brad Allgood
Landfill Harmonic follows the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, a Paraguayan musical group that plays instruments made entirely out of garbage.
When their story goes viral, the orchestra is catapulted into the global spotlight. Under the guidance of music director Favio Chavez, the orchestra navigates a strange new world of arenas and sold-out concerts.
However, when a natural disaster strikes their community, Favio must find a way to keep the orchestra intact and provide a source of hope for their town. The film is a testimony to the transformative power of music and the resilience of the human spirit.
Audience Award Winner, 2015 AFI Fest
Over 250+ Festivals and 40+ Awards
Streaming on HBO.
“An unlikely breakthrough story whose happy endings come with asterisks.”
— The Hollywood Reporter
“An inspiring tale - if it were fiction you’d dismiss it as unbelievable.”
— The New York Times
“A testament to spirited determination.”
— LA Times
“Like recycled garbage used to create symphonic-quality musical instruments, Landfill Harmonic is a secret treasure.”