Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers

This Swedish documentary delves into the impact of consumerism and globalization on modern society through the lens of capitalist principles and technological advancements. Directed by Erik Gandini with editing by Johan Söderberg, this film explores the supposed benefits of such systems - efficiency, increased leisure time, and less workload - and posits that they are far from being realized, in fact may never be achieved in their entirety. The documentary takes a strong stance towards anarcho-primitivist ideology as it advocates for a simpler lifestyle that is more fulfilling than the complex, often disconnected lives we lead today due to our reliance on consumerism and technology.