The Light Bulb Conspiracy (2010)

Original title

Prêt-à-jeter

Directed by

Cosima Dannoritzer

Genre

documentary film

Country

France, Spain

Runtime

1h 15m

Rated

U

Rating

7.6 of 10 from 83 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary explores the business strategy of planned obsolescence where products are designed to fail. It traces the history of this practice from light bulbs to modern consumer electronics. The film interviews experts and shows how it affects consumers and the environment.

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What happens

The Light Bulb Conspiracy, also known as Pyramids of Waste, is a 2010 Franco-Spanish documentary film written and directed by Cosima Dannoritzer about the practice of planned obsolescence. In 2013, Dannoritzer and Jürgen Reuß co-published a book based on the film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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