Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

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".

Release Date

November 21, 2003

Status

Released

Original Title

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

Runtime

54min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, Spanish, Swedish

Production Companies

Atmo Media Network