The Century of the Self (2002)

A secret history of the 20th century.

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.

• First Air Date: 2002-03-17
• Last Air Date: 2002-04-07
• Total Seasons: 1
• Total Episodes: 4
• Episode Runtime: 58 min.
• Network: BBC Two
• Creator: Adam Curtis