Trash (2014 film)

Trash is a 2014 crime drama thriller film directed by Stephen Daldry and written by Richard Curtis, based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Andy Mulligan. The film stars Rooney Mara, Martin Sheen, Wagner Moura, and Selton Mello.

Plot
Trash follows three Brazilian street teenagers in Rio de Janeiro; Raphael, Gardo, and Rat (Jun-Jun) who spend their time picking through litter in the hope of finding useful waste. One day they discover a wallet whose contents bring them into conflict with the brutal local police force as they find themselves unlikely whistleblowers in a city rife with 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, Working Title Films and PeaPie Films acquired the film rights to Andy Mulligan's 2010 adventure thriller novel Trash. Screenwriter Richard Curtis was set to adapt the novel and Stephen Daldry was set to direct the film.

Casting
On 8 July 2013, Rooney Mara joined the cast to play the role of Olivia, an NGO worker. Martin Sheen signed up to play the role of Father Juilliard.

Filming
Principal photography began on 24 July 2013, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Marketing
The first trailer was released on 31 July 2014.

Release
The film was distributed outside of North America by Universal Pictures International. The film had its world premiere at the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival on 7 October 2014. It was released in Brazil on 9 October 2014. and in the United Kingdom on 30 January 2015. The film was released in the United States on 9 October 2015, by Focus World in a limited release and through video on demand.

Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a score of, an average rating of , based on reviews. The film's consensus states: "Action-packed, funny, and thought-provoking, Trash finds feel-good cinema in real-life squalor without resorting to cheap sentimentality." On Metacritic, the film holds a score of 50 out of 100, based on 18 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".

Awards

 * 2015: BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language (nominated)
 * 2014: Rome Film Festival – BNL People's Choice Award: Gala (won)
 * 2014: Rome Film Festival – 'Alice in the City' Award (won)
 * 2014: Camerimage – Golden Frog: Main Competition (nominated)
 * 2014: Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival – Just Film Award: Best Youth Film (nominated)