Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

6.4 | 2003-11-21 | Documentary

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".

Featured Crew

Erik Gandini Director
Erik Gandini Writer
David Österberg Music
David Österberg Sound Designer
Johan Söderberg Music
Johan Söderberg Editor

Cast

George W. Bush
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Kalle Lasn
Kalle Lasn
Self - Adbusters
Matt McMullen
Matt McMullen
Self - RealDoll
Steve Ballmer
Steve Ballmer
Self (archive footage)
Tania
Tania
Self

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