Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

2003

54m

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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(writer by)
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Erik Gandini(writer by)

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Release date

November 21, 2003 (United States)

Country of origin

Sweden

Languages

English
Spanish
Swedish

Production company

Atmo Media Network

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