Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
2003 • Documentary
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Erik Gandini
Director
Erik Gandini
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
November 21, 2003
Duration
54 Min
Language
en
Popularity
2.697
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
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".
Cast
George W. Bush
Fidel Castro
Kalle Lasn
Matt McMullen
Bill Gates