The Century of the Self
The Century of the Self
TV Series

The Century of the Self

A secret history of the 20th century.

8.5March 17, 20021 Season4 EpisodesEnded
DocumentaryWar & Politics

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
Networks: BBC Two

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Miniseries

Miniseries

4 Episodes

Cast

Adam Curtis

Adam Curtis

Narrator

Anne Bernays

Anne Bernays

Self

Martin Bergmann
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Martin Bergmann

Self

Robert Reich

Robert Reich

Self

Edward L. Bernays

Edward L. Bernays

Self (archive footage)

Sigmund Freud

Sigmund Freud

Self (archive footage)

Anna Freud
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Anna Freud

Self (archive footage)

Wilhelm Reich

Wilhelm Reich

Self (archive footage)

Tony Blair

Tony Blair

Self (archive footage)

Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher

Self (archive footage)

Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

Self (archive footage)

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Self (archive footage)

Crew

Adam Curtis

Adam Curtis

Writer

Adam Curtis

Adam Curtis

Producer