Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
2003·54m
6.5/ 10 (37 votes)
Documentary
Overview
Swedish documentary film on consumerism and globalization, created by director Erik Gandini and editor Johan Söderberg. It looks at the arguments for capitalism and technology, such as greater efficiency, more time and less work, and argues that these are not being fulfilled, and they never will be. The film leans towards anarcho-primitivist ideology and argues for "a simple and fulfilling life".
Trailer
Director
Erik Gandini
Writers
Erik Gandini
Cast
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John Zerzan
Self
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Fidel Castro
Self
Kalle Lasn
Self - Adbusters
Matt McMullen
Self - RealDoll
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Steve Ballmer
Self (archive footage)
Bill Gates
Self
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Tania
Self
Details
Language
en
Status
Released
