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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003)

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".
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Erik Gandini

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Cast

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John Zerzan

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George W. Bush

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Kalle Lasn

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Steve Ballmer

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Bill Gates

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John Zerzan profile
John Zerzan

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George W. Bush profile
George W. Bush

Himself (archive footage)

Fidel Castro profile
Fidel Castro

Himself

Kalle Lasn profile
Kalle Lasn

Himself - Adbusters

Matt McMullen profile
Matt McMullen

Himself - RealDoll

Steve Ballmer profile
Steve Ballmer

Himself (archive footage)

Bill Gates profile
Bill Gates

Himself

Tania profile
Tania

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Release Date

November 21, 2003

Original Language

English, Spanish, Swedish

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

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SURPLUS: Terrorized into Being Consumers - Trailer

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