Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003)

11/21/2003 (SE) • 54m

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".

Top Billed Cast

George W. Bush

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Kalle Lasn

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Matt McMullen

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Steve Ballmer

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Tania

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

capitalism

manipulation

consumerism

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