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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

Documentary - 2003
Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
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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".
Director:
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Erik Gandini
Cast:
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George W. Bush
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Fidel Castro
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Bill Gates
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John Zerzan
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Kalle Lasn
,
Matt McMullen
,
Steve Ballmer
,
Tania

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Rated:
N/A
Runtime:
54 min
Release date:
21 Nov 2003
Country:
SE
Languages:
English, Spanish, Swedish
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
4 wins & 1 nomination
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