Flixtheatre

The Century of the Self

"A secret history of the 20th century."

2002 1 Season 4 Episodes 8.4

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.

Details

Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2002-03-17
Last Air Date: 2002-04-07
Created By: Adam Curtis
Networks: BBC Two
Production: RDF Media, BBC