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The Century of the Self

"A secret history of the 20th century."

8.5
1 season
4 episodes
Ended
Documentary
War & Politics

Plot Summary

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.

First Aired:March 17, 2002
Last Aired:April 7, 2002
Episode Runtime:58m
Networks:
BBC Two
Created By:
Adam Curtis

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (1)

Miniseries
8.3

Miniseries

4 episodes

Aired: 2002

Production

RDF Media

BBC