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Filmmaker Erik Gandini examines worldwide consumerism and why it can be a source of rage.

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11/20/2011 Great documentary movie! Gives good knowledge about the effects of money. The movie is filmed in a different way, that make the movie more interesting. Good movie, that we all shoud give a try! See more 09/27/2009 Great way to criticise our contemporary society and its obsession for consuming just for the sake of it. See more 11/15/2008 Sabor a poco, pero genial, directa, la posta en 54 minutos. Algunos mix de imagenes con buena musica y un principio basico, el consumismo nos va a destruir. See more 11/10/2008 I liked it very much! See more 10/19/2008 Un montaje a modo de videoclip interesante, en el fondo con premisas que comparto acerca del consumismo, es un buen acercamiento al tema, me recordó un poco a 1 giant leap por el ritmo, un trabajo que vale la pena ver y discutir, lo recomiendo! See more 10/17/2008 I don't think using propaganda methods & visual style in a purpose of counter-propaganda is that relevant. This film uses the same techniques as TV commercial spots, reduces thoughts into slogans and short excerpts. Although it's got some interest & relevance, it ain't that clever or striking -- it'll only comfort those who are already convinced and provoke the contempt & irony of the others. Plus, the idea of relaying Fidel Castro's speeches only leads to that stupid dominant cliche' that globalization critique is made by leftist fuckers who are sympathizers to the Communist regime of Cuba, which -- apart from good achievements which can be listed -- is still a poor country & above all a liberticide dictatorship... Lame, disappointing, counterproductive & somehow useless. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmaker Erik Gandini examines worldwide consumerism and why it can be a source of rage.
Director
Erik Gandini, Johan Söderberg
Producer
Erik Gandini
Screenwriter
Erik Gandini
Production Co
Atmo Media Network
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Swedish
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 21, 2003, Wide
Runtime
52m
Sound Mix
Surround