The Century of the Self
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
Adam Curtis
Narrator
Anne Bernays
Self
Martin Bergmann
Self
Robert Reich
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Edward L. Bernays
Self (archive footage)
Sigmund Freud
Self (archive footage)
Anna Freud
Self (archive footage)
Wilhelm Reich
Self (archive footage)
Tony Blair
Self (archive footage)
Margaret Thatcher
Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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...
The Century of the Self has 1 season with 4 episodes.
The Century of the Self premiered on March 17, 2002.
No, The Century of the Self has ended. The final episode aired on April 7, 2002.
The Century of the Self originally aired on BBC Two. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Century of the Self was created by Adam Curtis.
The Century of the Self has a rating of 8.5/10 based on user reviews.
The Century of the Self is classified as Documentary, War & Politics.