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.

Created By

Adam Curtis

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Century of the Self

First Air Date

March 17, 2002

Last Air Date

April 7, 2002

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English

Production Companies

RDF MediaBBC

Networks

BBC Two

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Eight People Sipping Wine in Kettering

How both the Labour Party in Britain and the Democrats in America have sought to gain power through use of the focus group, invented by psychoanalysts to fulfil desires of the inner self.

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