Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003)

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

2003

Documentary

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".

Credits

Director

Erik Gandini

Cast

Bill Gates as Self

Fidel Castro as Self

George W. Bush as Self (archive footage)

John Zerzan as Self

Kalle Lasn as Self - Adbusters

Matt McMullen as Self - RealDoll

Steve Ballmer as Self (archive footage)

Tania as Self