The read
It runs a compact 54m.
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".
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
40 audience votes
Key crew
- Erik GandiniDirector
- Erik GandiniWriter
Cast
- John ZerzanSelf
- George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
- Fidel CastroSelf
- Kalle LasnSelf - Adbusters
- Matt McMullenSelf - RealDoll
- Steve BallmerSelf (archive footage)
- Bill GatesSelf
- TaniaSelf
Stills
Themes
capitalismmanipulationconsumerism