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.
- Status
- Ended
- Original Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Created By
- Adam Curtis
- Last Episode
- S1 E4 · Apr 7, 2002
Cast
Adam CurtisNarrator
Anne BernaysSelfMartin BergmannSelf
Robert ReichSelf
Edward L. BernaysSelf (archive footage)
Sigmund FreudSelf (archive footage)Anna FreudSelf (archive footage)
Wilhelm ReichSelf (archive footage)
Tony BlairSelf (archive footage)
Margaret ThatcherSelf (archive footage)
Bill ClintonSelf (archive footage)
Ronald ReaganSelf (archive footage)Media
Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions
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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 as advertising, consumerism and politics…
How many episodes does The Century of the Self have?
The Century of the Self has 4 episodes — all available to watch free on FlixWow.
Who stars in The Century of the Self?
The series stars Adam Curtis, Anne Bernays, Martin Bergmann, Robert Reich, Edward L. Bernays and more.
When was The Century of the Self released?
The Century of the Self was released in 2002 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
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