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Can't Get You Out of My Head

Can't Get You Out of My Head

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Overview

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.

Created by Rose Garnett
Produced by Sandra Gorel
NetworksBBC iPlayer

Top Cast

Adam Curtis

Adam Curtis

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Themes & Keywords

conspiracy theorypower politicsrussian politicspolitical satireusa politicsglobal politics

About Can't Get You Out of My Head

Can't Get You Out of My Head is a documentary, war & politics series that first aired in 2021 exploring themes of conspiracy theory, power politics, russian politics, political satire, usa politics, global politics. Created by Rose Garnett, it stars Adam Curtis. 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.

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