Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
2003 | 54m | English
Popularity: 1.0 (history)
| Director: | Erik Gandini |
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| Writer: | Erik Gandini |
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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". | |
| Release Date: | Nov 21, 2003 |
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| Director: | Erik Gandini |
| Writer: | Erik Gandini |
| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | capitalism, manipulation, consumerism |
| Production Companies | Atmo Media Network |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 09, 2025 Entered: Apr 28, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| John Zerzan | Self |
| George W. Bush | Self (archive footage) |
| Fidel Castro | Self |
| Kalle Lasn | Self - Adbusters |
| Matt McMullen | Self - RealDoll |
| Steve Ballmer | Self (archive footage) |
| Bill Gates | Self |
| Tania | Self |
| Name | Job |
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| David Österberg | Sound Designer, Music |
| Erik Gandini | Director, Writer |
| Johan Söderberg | Music, Editor |
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