Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
2003•54m•6.5•Released
Documentary
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".
Director
Erik Gandini
Writer
Erik Gandini
Languages
English, Spanish, Swedish
Studio
Atmo Media Network
Cast
John Zerzan
Self
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Fidel Castro
Self
Kalle Lasn
Self - Adbusters
Matt McMullen
Self - RealDoll
Steve Ballmer
Self (archive footage)
Bill Gates
Self
Tania
Self
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