The Century of the Self (2002) is a documentary, war & politics web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Century of the Self online in HD.
The Century of the Self — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Adam Curtis
- Starring: Adam Curtis, Anne Bernays, Martin Bergmann, Robert Reich, Edward L. Bernays, Sigmund Freud, Anna Freud, Wilhelm Reich
The Century of the Self — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2002-03-17 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 4 |
| Genre | Documentary, War & Politics |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.5/10 (125 votes) |
The Century of the Self — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: Happiness Machines (2002-03-17) — The story of the relationship between Sigmund Freud and his American nephew, Edward Bernays. Bernays invented the public relations profession in the 1920s and was the first person
- E2: The Engineering of Consent (2002-03-24) — The programme explores how those in power in post-war America used Freud's ideas about the unconscious mind to try and control the masses.
- E3: There Is a Policeman Inside All Our Heads. He Must Be Destroyed (2002-03-31) — In the 1960s, a radical group of psychotherapists challenged the influence of Freudian ideas in America. They were inspired by the ideas of Wilhelm Reich, a pupil of Freud's, who h
- E4: Eight People Sipping Wine in Kettering (2002-04-07) — How both the Labour Party in Britain and the Democrats in America have sought to gain power through use of the focus group, invented by psychoanalysts to fulfil desires of the inne
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Century of the Self have? 1 season(s) with 4 episodes.
Who created The Century of the Self? Adam Curtis.
Where can I watch The Century of the Self? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
