Private Project

Chibol. Lives of Waste

Chibol is the nickname for the landfill in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, a place where hundreds of men, women, and children are dedicated to the collection and sorting of waste from the cities and tourist resorts in the region. Most of them are of Haitian origin and live in the nearby bateyes, settlements established to house workers from the sugar cane plantations, an industry now in decline. This ethnographic documentary provides a deep and authentic look into the lives of these individuals, highlighting their daily challenges, fears, and dreams.

  • Raúl Zecca Castel
    Director
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Chibol. Vite di scarti
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 30, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Dominican Republic
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Raúl Zecca Castel

Raúl Zecca Castel (Milan, 1985) is a cultural anthropologist and filmmaker. Since 2013, he has been conducting field research in the Dominican Republic, particularly on the topic of Haitian migration and labor exploitation. He is the author of monographs, scientific articles, and ethnographic documentaries.

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