Series

The Century of the Self

“A secret history of the 20th century.”

★ 8.5(121)200258m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Adam Curtis
Release date: 2002-03-17
Runtime: 58m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Network: BBC Two
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: RDF Media

The Century of the Self — trailer

About The Century of the Self

The Century of the Self is a 2002 web series in the Documentary and War & Politics genres, created by Adam Curtis, starring Adam Curtis, Anne Bernays and Martin Bergmann. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes, and originally aired on BBC Two. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 121 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Century of the Self in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 (1)

Miniseries4 eps · 2002

Cast

Adam Curtis

Narrator

Anne Bernays

Self

Martin Bergmann

Self

Robert Reich

Self

Edward L. Bernays

Self (archive footage)

Sigmund Freud

Self (archive footage)

Anna Freud

Self (archive footage)

Wilhelm Reich

Self (archive footage)

Tony Blair

Self (archive footage)

Margaret Thatcher

Self (archive footage)

Bill Clinton

Self (archive footage)

Ronald Reagan

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

psychoanalysisminiseries

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Century of the Self in Portugal?+

The Century of the Self is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Century of the Self on Netflix?+

The Century of the Self is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How many seasons of The Century of the Self are there?+

The Century of the Self has 1 season and 4 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Century of the Self?+

The Century of the Self stars Adam Curtis, Anne Bernays, Martin Bergmann, Robert Reich and Edward L. Bernays.

When did The Century of the Self come out?+

The Century of the Self is a 2002 web series created by Adam Curtis.

What genre is The Century of the Self?+

The Century of the Self is Documentary and War & Politics series.

Who created The Century of the Self?+

The Century of the Self was created by Adam Curtis.