The Century of the Self

The Century of the Self

The Century of the Self

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The Century of the Self

"A secret history of the 20th century."

2002- 2002

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

8.5(114 votes)

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Documentary

War & 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.

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BBC

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Cast & Crew

12 members

Directing

Adam Curtis

Narrator

Adam Curtis

Acting

Anne Bernays

Self

Anne Bernays

Acting

Martin Bergmann

Self

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Acting

Robert Reich

Self

Robert Reich

Acting

Edward L. Bernays

Self (archive footage)

Edward L. Bernays

Acting

Sigmund Freud

Self (archive footage)

Sigmund Freud

Acting

Anna Freud

Self (archive footage)

No Image

Acting

Wilhelm Reich

Self (archive footage)

Wilhelm Reich

Acting

Tony Blair

Self (archive footage)

Tony Blair

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Margaret Thatcher

Self (archive footage)

Margaret Thatcher

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Bill Clinton

Self (archive footage)

Bill Clinton

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Ronald Reagan

Self (archive footage)

Ronald Reagan

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