The Century of the Self
The Century of the Self

The Century of the Self

8.5
March 17, 2002
1 Season 4 Episodes
Ended

"A secret history of the 20th century."

Overview

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.

Created By

Adam Curtis

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)

Sigmund Freud

Sigmund Freud

Self (archive footage)

Episodes

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