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THE CENTURY OF THE SELF

Directed by Adam Curtis
United Kingdom, 2002
Documentary, TV Mini-series
  • 240240 minutes

Synopsis

Adam Curtis’ acclaimed BBC documentary series examines the rise of the all-consuming self against the backdrop of the Freud dynasty. Edward Bernays, the nephew of Sigmund Freud championed the idea that the mob, was a gathering of unconscious,

Synopsis

Adam Curtis’ acclaimed BBC documentary series examines the rise of the all-consuming self against the backdrop of the Freud dynasty. Edward Bernays, the nephew of Sigmund Freud championed the idea that the mob, was a gathering of unconscious,