Film·2003·54m

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

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".

Directed by Erik Gandini

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John Zerzan
John ZerzanSelf
George W. Bush
George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
Fidel Castro
Fidel CastroSelf
Kalle Lasn
Kalle LasnSelf - Adbusters
Matt McMullen
Matt McMullenSelf - RealDoll
Steve Ballmer
Steve BallmerSelf (archive footage)
Bill Gates
Bill GatesSelf
Tania
TaniaSelf

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