Surplus

Why is the lifestyle of consumerism a source of such rage today? How come the privilege of buying goods does not automatically lead to happiness? Why all this emptiness despite our wealth? Surplus main man is John Zerzan, controversial philosopher whose call for property damage has inspired many to take to the streets: ”We are terrorized into being consumers”.

Documentary
Production Company Atmo
Director Erik Gandini
Producer Erik Gandini
Artistic Director Martin Hultman
Year 2003

Silver Wolf Award at IDFA International Documentary Film Festival 2003
Nominated Guldbagge Award for Best Documentary 2003