CinemaOSMovie · 2003 · 0h 54m

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

65%(40)IMDbDocumentary

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".

Directed byErik Gandini

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 54m
Language
EN
Released
November 21, 2003
Studios
Atmo Media Network

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SURPLUS: Terrorized into Being Consumers - Trailer

SURPLUS: Terrorized into Being Consumers - Trailer

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8 credited
Starring

John Zerzan

Self

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro

Self

Kalle Lasn

Kalle Lasn

Self - Adbusters

Matt McMullen

Matt McMullen

Self - RealDoll

Steve Ballmer

Self (archive footage)

Bill Gates

Bill Gates

Self

Tania

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Erik Gandini
Erik Gandini
Written by
Erik Gandini
Erik Gandini

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