The Century of the Self

The Century of the Self

A secret history of the 20th century.

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2002-03-17

Documentary, War & Politics

Episode Runtime: 58 minutes

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.

Featured Crew

Stephen Lambert

Executive Producer

Adam Curtis

Producer

Adam Curtis

Creator