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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 profile
Erik Gandini

Director

Cast

John Zerzan profile
John Zerzan

Self

George W. Bush profile
George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

Fidel Castro profile
Fidel Castro

Self

Kalle Lasn profile
Kalle Lasn

Self - Adbusters

Matt McMullen profile
Matt McMullen

Self - RealDoll

Steve Ballmer profile
Steve Ballmer

Self (archive footage)

Bill Gates profile
Bill Gates

Self

Tania profile
Tania

Self

John Zerzan profile
John Zerzan

Self

George W. Bush profile
George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

Fidel Castro profile
Fidel Castro

Self

Kalle Lasn profile
Kalle Lasn

Self - Adbusters

Matt McMullen profile
Matt McMullen

Self - RealDoll

Steve Ballmer profile
Steve Ballmer

Self (archive footage)

Bill Gates profile
Bill Gates

Self

Tania profile
Tania

Self

Extra

Release Date

November 21, 2003

Original Language

English, Spanish, Swedish

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

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Available On

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Videos

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SURPLUS: Terrorized into Being Consumers - Trailer

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