The Century of the Self
“A secret history of the 20th century.”
Series 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.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
58 min per episode
2002 – 2002
Premiered: Sun, Mar 17, 2002
Adam CurtisLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Eight People Sipping Wine in Kettering”
How both the Labour Party in Britain and the Democrats in America have sought to gain power through use of the focus group, invented by psychoanalysts to fulfil desires of the inner self.
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Century of the Self (Trailer) - Adam Curtis (2002)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-29
Cast & Creators
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Narrator
Anne Bernays
Self
Martin Bergmann
Self
Robert Reich
Self
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)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Curtis
Adam Curtis
Adam Curtis, Stephen Lambert
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Curtis
Writer
Adam Curtis
Producer
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What is The Century of the Self about?
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.
How many seasons does The Century of the Self have?
The Century of the Self comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Century of the Self?
Key cast members in The Century of the Self include Adam Curtis, Anne Bernays, Martin Bergmann, Robert Reich, Edward L. Bernays.
Who created or directed The Century of the Self?
The Century of the Self was developed and directed by Adam Curtis.