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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers(2003)
Status: Released
Date: 2003-11-21
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Time: 0h 54m
Overview:
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".
Languages: English, Spanish, Swedish.
Countries:
Sweden
ProductionCompanies:
Atmo Media Network
Movie: Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
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