Wastelands

Wastelands is an Argentine drama and thriller with Western elements. The story follows an elderly man in a rural community of grape growers who resists selling his property to a greedy real estate firm. As a corrupt businessman employs dishonest tactics to pressure him, the man must choose between losing his possessions or finding a way to manage the conflict.

The film was directed by Rami Mercado and written by Emilio Sillero. The cast features Enrique Laborde as Ramón, Mauricio Pérez as Julio, and Silvio Guevara as Salvador, with additional roles played by Andrea Gentili, Gustavo Sillero, and José Orquín. Produced by Natalia Echenique and Guadalupe Orozco, the project was supported by the production companies INCAA and ENERC. The movie was released on August 9, 2024, with a runtime of 18 minutes.