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The Century of the Self

Documentary • War & Politics

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The Century of the Self
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.

Created by:

Adam Curtis

Status:

Ended

Language:

English

First air date:

3/17/2002

Last air date:

4/7/2002

Key words:

  • psychoanalysis
  • sigmund freud
  • miniseries

Seasons

Miniseries

Miniseries

4 Episodes

Cast

Adam Curtis

Adam Curtis

~ as ~

Narrator

Anne Bernays

Anne Bernays

~ as ~

Self

Martin Bergmann

~ as ~

Self

Robert Reich

Robert Reich

~ as ~

Self

Edward L. Bernays

Edward L. Bernays

~ as ~

Self (archive footage)

Sigmund Freud

Sigmund Freud

~ as ~

Self (archive footage)

Anna Freud

~ as ~

Self (archive footage)

Wilhelm Reich

Wilhelm Reich

~ as ~

Self (archive footage)

Tony Blair

Tony Blair

~ as ~

Self (archive footage)

Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher

~ as ~

Self (archive footage)

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