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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".

Top Billed Cast

  1. John Zerzan

    Self

  2. Cast 1

    George W. Bush

    Self (archive footage)

  3. Cast 1

    Fidel Castro

    Self

  4. Cast 1

    Kalle Lasn

    Self - Adbusters

  5. Cast 1

    Matt McMullen

    Self - RealDoll

  6. Steve Ballmer

    Self (archive footage)

  7. Cast 1

    Bill Gates

    Self

  8. Tania

    Self

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Status Released

Original LanguageEnglish 

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