The Century of the Self (2002)

Kernel Score: 91% · 114 ratings

Genres: Documentary, War & Politics

First aired: 2002-03-17

Seasons: 1 · 4 episodes

Overview

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.

The Century of the Self parents' guide: ages 13+

Parents need to know that The Century of the Self is a serious documentary examining Freudian psychoanalysis and its influence on advertising and politics.

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Cast

  • Adam Curtis as Narrator
  • Anne Bernays as Self
  • Martin Bergmann as Self
  • Robert Reich as Self
  • Edward L. Bernays as Self (archive footage)
  • Sigmund Freud as Self (archive footage)
  • Anna Freud as Self (archive footage)
  • Wilhelm Reich as Self (archive footage)
  • Tony Blair as Self (archive footage)
  • Margaret Thatcher as Self (archive footage)

The Century of the Self FAQ

Is The Century of the Self good?

The Century of the Self has a 91% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 114 audience ratings.

Is The Century of the Self OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that The Century of the Self is a serious documentary examining Freudian psychoanalysis and its influence on advertising and politics.