Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

6.5 / 10

(37 votes)

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".

Country:

Sweden

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

54 minutes

Year:

2003

Director:

Erik Gandini

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Company:

Atmo Media Network

Cast:
John Zerzan

Self

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

Fidel Castro

Self

Kalle Lasn

Self - Adbusters

Matt McMullen

Self - RealDoll

Crew:
Erik Gandini

Director

Erik Gandini

Writer

David Österberg

Music

David Österberg

Sound Designer

Johan Söderberg

Music