The Light Bulb Conspiracy (2010)

Directors

Cosima Dannoritzer

Cast

Mike Anane, Marcus Krajewski, Boris Knuf, Alec Guinness, Brooks Stevens, Dorothea Weitzer, Warner Philips, Casey Neistat, Elizabeth Pritzker, Kipp Stevens

The story

The film documents the deliberate limitation by manufacturers of the lifespan of their products in order to secure sales of replacement and follow-up products. In addition to describing concrete examples, the film also explores the economic and ecological consequences of consumer society. French economist and philosopher Serge Latouche speaks about the concept of degrowth.

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