Surplus

Directed by Erik Gandini
2003    54mDocumentary
6.986%6.5
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".

Where to Watch Surplus

  • John ZerzanSelf
  • George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
  • Fidel CastroSelf
  • Kalle LasnSelf - Adbusters
  • Matt McMullenSelf - RealDoll
  • Steve BallmerSelf (archive footage)
  • Bill GatesSelf
  • TaniaSelf
  • Erik GandiniDirector / Writer
  • Johan SöderbergEditor / Music
  • David ÖsterbergMusic

 

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Surplus Trivia

Surplus was released on March 22, 2003.

Surplus was directed by Erik Gandini.

Surplus has a runtime of 54 min.

Surplus was produced by Erik Gandini.

The key characters in Surplus are Self (John Zerzan), Self (archive footage) (George W. Bush), Self (Fidel Castro).

Surplus is a Documentary film.

Surplus has an audience rating of 8.6 out of 10.

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