Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

Synopsis

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".

Director

Erik Gandini

Written by

Erik Gandini

Music

David Österberg

Studio

Atmo Media Network

Released

21 November 2003

Genres

Documentary