The Century of the Self
The Century of the Self

Information

First Air DateMarch 17, 2002
Last Air DateApril 7, 2002
Seasons1
Episodes4
Runtime58m
StatusEnded
NetworkBBC Two
8.5
110 votes
Popularity6

The Century of the Self

"A secret history of the 20th century."

Synopsis

The legacy of famed psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud informs the lives of people throughout the world even to this day, though it's a phenomenon to which most are unaware. The film is an exhaustive examination of his theories on human desire, and how they're applied to platforms such as advertising, consumerism and politics.

Cast & Crew

Creator

Adam Curtis
Adam Curtis

Featured Cast

Adam Curtis

Adam Curtis

Narrator

Anne Bernays

Anne Bernays

Self

Martin Bergmann

Self

Robert Reich

Robert Reich

Self

Edward L. Bernays

Edward L. Bernays

Self (archive footage)

Trailer

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