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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003)

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

Subtitles for: Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003)

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".

Rate★ 6.5/10 (40 votes)
GenreDocumentary
Duration0h 54m
CountrySweden
Release21 Nov 2003
LanguageEN
DirectorErik Gandini
Keywordscapitalismmanipulationconsumerism
IMDbtt0368314 ↗
TypeMovie Released

Cast

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John ZerzanSelf
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George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
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Fidel CastroSelf
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Kalle LasnSelf - Adbusters
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Matt McMullenSelf - RealDoll
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Steve BallmerSelf (archive footage)
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Bill GatesSelf
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TaniaSelf
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