The Century of the Self - Season 1

Name: The Century of the Self
Genre: Documentary, War & Politics
Released: 2002-03-17
Duration: 58 min
Rating: 8.5
Cast: Adam Curtis, Anne Bernays, Martin Bergmann

IMDb8.5 HD 2002 58 min

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.

Country: United Kingdom
Genres: Documentary, War & Politics
Released: 2002-03-17
Created by: Adam Curtis
Productions: BBC, RDF Media
Casts: Adam Curtis, Anne Bernays, Martin Bergmann
Last updated: May 22, 2026

8.5 of 10 (119 votes)