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The Century of the Self (2002)

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.

Released March 17, 2002 232 min Episode 58 min None+

Genres: Documentary, War

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Production Companies: RDF Media, BBC

Network: BBC Two

Country: United Kingdom
Production Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

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trailer
Network: BBC Two
Runtime: 232 min.
Episode Runtime: 58 min.
Released: March 17, 2002
Last Air Date: April 7, 2002, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR

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