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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

64% | 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".

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Erik Gandini
Director
Erik Gandini
Writer

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John Zerzan
Himself
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George W. Bush
Himself (archive footage)
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Fidel Castro
Himself
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Kalle Lasn
Himself - Adbusters
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Matt McMullen
Himself - RealDoll

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