The Light Bulb Conspiracy
2010, French. Directed by Cosima Dannoritzer.
The untold story of Planned Obsolescence
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 30 November 2010
- Original title
- Prêt-à-jeter
- Country
- France, Spain
- Written by
- Cosima Dannoritzer
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The Light Bulb Conspiracy: quick answers
Is The Light Bulb Conspiracy worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Light Bulb Conspiracy?
The Light Bulb Conspiracy runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does The Light Bulb Conspiracy have a post-credits scene?
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The Light Bulb Conspiracy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Light Bulb Conspiracy on?
The Light Bulb Conspiracy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Light Bulb Conspiracy?
If you liked The Light Bulb Conspiracy, try The Corporation, The World According to Monsanto, Death By China.
Who directed The Light Bulb Conspiracy?
The Light Bulb Conspiracy (2010) was directed by Cosima Dannoritzer and stars Molly Malcolm, Mike Anane, Michael Braungart.