The Century of the Self (2002)

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

2002-03-17

Genres

Documentary, War & Politics

Seasons

1 (4 episodes)

Status

Ended

Created by

Adam Curtis

Directed / written by

Adam Curtis

TMDB rating

8.4/10 from 125 votes