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The Century of the Self

20021 seasonAdam Curtis
IMDb 8.7
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"A secret history of the 20th century."

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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PsychoanalysisMiniseries

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Century of the Self (2002) 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.

Who stars in The Century of the Self?

The Century of the Self stars Adam Curtis (Narrator), Anne Bernays (Self), Martin Bergmann (Self), Robert Reich (Self), Edward L. Bernays (Self (archive footage)). The series was created by Adam Curtis.

How many seasons does The Century of the Self have?

The Century of the Self has 1 seasons. There are 4 episodes in total.

Is The Century of the Self worth watching?

The Century of the Self holds an IMDb rating of 8.7/10. Fans of Documentary, War & Politics are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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