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The Century of the Self

The Century of the Self

8.5
121
Year
2002 - 2002
Status
Ended
Country
United Kingdom
Genre
Documentary, War & Politics
The slogan
A secret history of the 20th century.
Writer
Adam Curtis
Duration
0h 58min
Website

Description

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.

Seasons

Miniseries

4 episodes