Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
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".
Rating
6.5/10
40 votes
Runtime
54 min
Theatrical cut
Released
2003
Released
Language
EN
Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
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