Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
2003
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".
Rating
6.5
37 votesPopularity
0.5224
Origin & Countries
US | en | Sweden
Production
Atmo Media Network
Runtime
54 min.
Status
Released
Release: 11/21/2003
Credits
Erik GandiniDirector
John ZerzanSelf
George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
Fidel CastroSelf
Kalle LasnSelf - Adbusters
