The Century of the Self

The Century of the Self

"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.

Overview

Created By
Adam Curtis
Original Name
The Century of the Self
First Air Date
Mar 17, 2002
Last Air Date
Apr 7, 2002
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Language
en
Production Companies
RDF Media, BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Networks
BBC Two