In six films, Adam Curtis traces the different forces across the world that have led to now. It covers a wide range—including the strange roots of modern conspiracy theories, the history of China, opium and opioids, the history of Artificial Intelligence, melancholy over the loss of empire and, love and power. And explores whether modern culture, despite its radicalism, is really just part of the new system of power.
Cast: Adam Curtis
Season 1
6 episodes
1. Part One - Bloodshed on Wolf MountainLove, power, money, ghosts of empire, conspiracies, artificial intelligence – and You.CC1 h 20 minFeb 11, 2021
2. Part Two - Shooting and F**king are the Same ThingDreams of revolution. But the ghosts of old power were still in the dreamer’s heads.CC1 h 20 minFeb 11, 2021
3. Part Three - Money Changes EverythingMoney replaced the grand dreams of the future. It was safer. But then money took on a life of its own.CC1 h 20 minFeb 11, 2021
4. Part Four - But What If the People Are Stupid?How power got inside your head in the 1990s. But you didn’t notice because you were busy shopping.CC1 h 20 minFeb 11, 2021
5. Part Five - The Lordly OnesHow a fake version of Britain was invented. To hide what we had really done in the empire.CC1 h 20 minFeb 11, 2021
6. Part Six - Are We Pigeon? Or Are We Dancer?How did we get here? And how do we get out?CC1 h 20 minFeb 11, 2021
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In six films, Adam Curtis traces the different forces across the world that have led to now. It covers a wide range—including the strange roots of modern conspiracy theories, the history of China, opium and opioids, the history of Artificial Intelligence, melancholy over the loss of empire and, love and power. And explores whether modern culture, despite its radicalism, is really just part of the new system of power.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Adam Curtis
- Cast
- Adam Curtis
- Studio
- BBC Film
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Audio languages
English, Mandarin
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