The Century of the Self

Plot summary

“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.

Seasons

Crew

• Adam CurtisCreator · Director · Writer · Producer
• personStephen LambertExecutive producer

Cast

Production companies

• movieRDF Media
• BBC