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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Adam Curtis
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)
FAQ about The Century of the Self
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…
When was The Century of the Self released?
The Century of the Self was released in 2002.
What genres does The Century of the Self belong to?
The Century of the Self is categorised as Documentary, War & Politics.
Who stars in The Century of the Self?
The cast of The Century of the Self includes Adam Curtis, Anne Bernays, Martin Bergmann, Robert Reich, Edward L. Bernays.
How many seasons of The Century of the Self are there?
The Century of the Self has 1 season(s) and 4 episodes.