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The Century of the Self
The Century of the Self

The Century of the Self (2002)

Documentary, War & Politics

58 min / United Kingdom

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.

1 Season

Created by

Adam Curtis

Status

Ended

Rating

8.456 with 114 votes
Network

Casting

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