The New Ruins is the culmination of a decade-long archaeological quest to document e-waste in Buenos Aires. This research takes the form of a humorous and rhythmic diary that transcends borders and archives. The film probes profound questions: What is the relationship between technology and memory? Is history permanently preserved in digital circuits? These inquiries unfold amidst a panorama of broken screens, stray wires, old monitors, and obsolete devices that populate both the mundane and the bizarre. The New Ruins meditates on an era where our lives have become increasingly dependent on digital electronics and their appendages. This audiovisual rollercoaster of digital detritus is a reflection on memory, environmental crisis, and overproduction, seeking meaning in the traces of modern fossils. Argentine visual artist and filmmaker Manuel Embalse, an amateur archaeologist obsessed with e-waste, both directs and stars in the film. Since 2013, he has been meticulously collecting and documenting technological refuse, creating an extensive archive with video notes and numbered items. While Embalse uses electronic debris as a form of memory, he also raises concerns about the environmental impact of our digital dependency. He notes that 85% of lithium - derived from the Greek word "lithion" meaning "little stone" - used in cell phones, e-bikes, and more, comes from Latin America. The New Ruins is a fascinating essay film that questions how future history will be written in an era of environmental crisis, overproduction, and accelerating consumption. It challenges us to reconsider our relationship with technology and its lasting impact on our world.