

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
2003
0h 54m
6.5
US
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".
Movie Details
Languages
English
+2 more
Studio
Atmo Media Network
Key Crew

Erik Gandini
Director

Erik Gandini
Writer
Cast
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John Zerzan
Self

George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)

Fidel Castro
Self

Kalle Lasn
Self - Adbusters

Matt McMullen
Self - RealDoll
S
Steve Ballmer
Self (archive footage)

Bill Gates
Self
T
Tania
Self