The Century of the Self

The Century of the Self

A secret history of the 20th century.

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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

First Air Date

3/17/2002

Last Air Date

4/7/2002

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