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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".

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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers Cast

Name Character
George W. Bush He was 57, now 77 years old as Himself (archive footage)
Fidel Castro He was 77, 90 years old when he died as Himself
Steve Ballmer He was 47, now 68 years old as Himself (archive footage)

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers Crew

Name Department
Erik Gandini as Director. He was 36 (now 56) years old Directing
Erik Gandini as Writer. He was 36 (now 56) years old Writing
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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (20 years)

  • Release day: Friday, November 21, 2003
  • Runtime: 54 minutes