The Century of the Self

About

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.

Credits

Created by

• Adam Curtis

Written by

• Adam Curtis

Produced by

• Adam Curtis

Cast

• Adam Curtisas Narrator
• Anne Bernaysas Self
• Martin Bergmannas Self
• Robert Reichas Self
• Edward L. Bernaysas Self (archive footage)
• Sigmund Freudas Self (archive footage)
• Anna Freudas Self (archive footage)
• Wilhelm Reichas Self (archive footage)
• Tony Blairas Self (archive footage)
• Margaret Thatcheras Self (archive footage)
• Bill Clintonas Self (archive footage)
• Ronald Reaganas Self (archive footage)

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