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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

64.86 %|Nov 21, 2003|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
Johan Söderberg
Music
Johan Söderberg
Editor
David Österberg
Sound Designer

Cast

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