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The Century of the Self (TV Miniseries)

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Original title: The Century of the Self
Year: 2002
Running time: 240 min.
Country: United Kingdom
Director: Adam Curtis
Screenwriter: Adam Curtis
Cast: Documentary
Cinematography: David Barker, William Sowerby
Producer: BBC, RDF Media
Genre: TV Series. Documentary | TV Miniseries. Propaganda
Synopsis: Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, changed our perception of the mind and its workings. The documentary explores the various ways that governments and corporations have utilized Freud's theories. Freud and his nephew Edward Bernays, who was the first to use psychological techniques in public relations, are discussed in part one. His daughter Anna Freud, a pioneer of child psychology, is mentioned in part two. Wilhelm Reich, an opponent of Freud's theories, is discussed in part three.

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#26 Best Documentary TV Series in TV history

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The Century of the Self (TV Miniseries)

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