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".
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SURPLUS: Terrorized into Being Consumers - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-20
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik Gandini
- Screenplay & Story
- Erik Gandini
- Original Score
- David Österberg, Johan Söderberg
- Original Title
- Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, Swedish
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Atmo Media Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik Gandini
Erik Gandini
David Österberg, Johan Söderberg
Johan Söderberg
Department Leadership Roster
Erik Gandini
Director
Erik Gandini
Writer
Johan Söderberg
Editor
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What is Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers about?
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".
Who directed Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?
Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers was directed by Erik Gandini.
Who stars in Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?
The principal cast of Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers includes John Zerzan, George W. Bush, Fidel Castro, Kalle Lasn, Matt McMullen.
When was Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers released and how long is it?
Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers was composed by David Österberg, Johan Söderberg.