The Light Bulb Conspiracy
"The untold story of Planned Obsolescence"
Originally released in 2010. The Light Bulb Conspiracy is a documentary film. directed by Cosima Dannoritzer. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Molly Malcolm, Mike Anane, and Michael Braungart
Synopsis
Once upon a time... consumer goods were built to last. Then, in the 1920’s, a group of businessmen realized that the longer their product lasted, the less money they made, thus Planned Obsolescence was born, and manufacturers have been engineering products to fail ever since. Combining investigative research and rare archive footage with analysis by those working on ways to save both the economy and the environment, this documentary charts the creation of ‘engineering to fail’, its rise to prominence and its recent fall from grace.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (80 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Media 3.14
- ARTE France Cinéma
- TV3
- TVE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Light Bulb Conspiracy about?
Once upon a time... consumer goods were built to last. Then, in the 1920’s, a group of businessmen realized that the longer their product lasted, the less money they made, thus Planned Obsolescen...
Who directed The Light Bulb Conspiracy?
The Light Bulb Conspiracy was directed by Cosima Dannoritzer.
How long is The Light Bulb Conspiracy?
The Light Bulb Conspiracy has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was The Light Bulb Conspiracy released?
The Light Bulb Conspiracy was released on November 30, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Light Bulb Conspiracy?
The main cast of The Light Bulb Conspiracy includes Molly Malcolm, Mike Anane, Michael Braungart, Steve Bunn, Nicols Fox.