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Adam Curtis
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Adam Curtis

Born 1955-05-26
Dartford, Kent, England, UK
Department: Directing

Biography

Adam Curtis (born 1955) is an award-winning British documentarian and writer. He has also worked as a television producer, director and narrator. He works for BBC Current Affairs. His programmes express a clear, albeit sometimes controversial, opinion about their subject.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Adam Curtis

HyperNormalisation
Movie
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HyperNormalisation

2016
TMDB3.8
Modern Times
TV
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Modern Times

1995
TMDB4.5
The Century of the Self
TV
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The Century of the Self

2002
TMDB4.3
Bitter Lake
Movie
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Bitter Lake

2015
TMDB3.8
40 Minutes
TV
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40 Minutes

1981
TMDB3.2
The Power of Nightmares
TV
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The Power of Nightmares

2004
TMDB4.0
All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace
TV
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All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace

2011
TMDB4.2
Can't Get You Out of My Head
TV
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Can't Get You Out of My Head

2021
TMDB3.9
The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of Freedom
TV
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The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of Freedom

2007
TMDB4.0
The Way
TV
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The Way

2024
TMDB3.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (109 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
ShiftyShiftyEditorTV Series2025
ShiftyShiftyDirectorTV Series2025
ShiftyShiftyCreatorTV Series2025
The WayThe WayExecutive ProducerTV Series2024
The WayThe WayCreatorTV Series2024
The WayThe WayDirectorTV Series2024
God Turn Me Into A FlowerGod Turn Me Into A FlowerDirectorMovie2023
God Turn Me Into A FlowerGod Turn Me Into A FlowerEditorMovie2023
Russia 1985-1999: TraumaZoneRussia 1985-1999: TraumaZoneWriterTV Series2022
Russia 1985-1999: TraumaZoneRussia 1985-1999: TraumaZoneDirectorTV Series2022
Russia 1985-1999: TraumaZoneRussia 1985-1999: TraumaZoneEditorTV Series2022
Russia 1985-1999: TraumaZoneRussia 1985-1999: TraumaZoneCreatorTV Series2022
Can't Get You Out of My HeadCan't Get You Out of My HeadSelf - Narrator (voice)TV Series2021
Can't Get You Out of My HeadCan't Get You Out of My HeadWriterTV Series2021
Can't Get You Out of My HeadCan't Get You Out of My HeadDirectorTV Series2021
Can't Get You Out of My HeadCan't Get You Out of My HeadCreatorTV Series2021
MK UltraMK UltraNarratorMovie2020
MK UltraMK UltraCreative ConsultantMovie2020
HyperNormalisationHyperNormalisationSelf - Narrator (voice)Movie2016
HyperNormalisationHyperNormalisationDirectorMovie2016
HyperNormalisationHyperNormalisationWriterMovie2016
Living in an Unreal WorldLiving in an Unreal WorldDirectorMovie2016
Living in an Unreal WorldLiving in an Unreal WorldWriterMovie2016
Bitter LakeBitter LakeNarratorMovie2015
Bitter LakeBitter LakeDirectorMovie2015
Bitter LakeBitter LakeWriterMovie2015
Bitter LakeBitter LakeEditorMovie2015
"Oh Dear"-ism II & Non-Linear War"Oh Dear"-ism II & Non-Linear WarNarrator (voice)Movie2014
"Oh Dear"-ism II & Non-Linear War"Oh Dear"-ism II & Non-Linear WarDirectorMovie2014
"Oh Dear"-ism II & Non-Linear War"Oh Dear"-ism II & Non-Linear WarWriterMovie2014
Every Day Is Like SundayEvery Day Is Like SundayNarratorMovie2011
Every Day Is Like SundayEvery Day Is Like SundayDirectorMovie2011
Every Day Is Like SundayEvery Day Is Like SundayWriterMovie2011
All Watched Over by Machines of Loving GraceAll Watched Over by Machines of Loving GraceSelf - Narrator (voice)TV Series2011
All Watched Over by Machines of Loving GraceAll Watched Over by Machines of Loving GraceDirectorTV Series2011
All Watched Over by Machines of Loving GraceAll Watched Over by Machines of Loving GraceWriterTV Series2011
All Watched Over by Machines of Loving GraceAll Watched Over by Machines of Loving GracePresenterTV Series2011
All Watched Over by Machines of Loving GraceAll Watched Over by Machines of Loving GraceCreatorTV Series2011
ParanoiaParanoiaDirectorMovie2010
ParanoiaParanoiaWriterMovie2010
Murdoch's RevolutionMurdoch's RevolutionDirectorMovie2010
The Rise of “Oh Dear”-ismThe Rise of “Oh Dear”-ismNarrator (voice)Movie2009
The Rise of “Oh Dear”-ismThe Rise of “Oh Dear”-ismWriterMovie2009
The Rise of “Oh Dear”-ismThe Rise of “Oh Dear”-ismDirectorMovie2009
It Felt Like a KissIt Felt Like a KissDirectorMovie2009
It Felt Like a KissIt Felt Like a KissWriterMovie2009
It Felt Like a KissIt Felt Like a KissProducerMovie2009
It Felt Like a KissIt Felt Like a KissEditorMovie2009
Newswipe with Charlie BrookerNewswipe with Charlie BrookerDirectorTV Series2009
Adam Curtis: ShortsAdam Curtis: ShortsWriterTV Series2007
Adam Curtis: ShortsAdam Curtis: ShortsCreatorTV Series2007
The Rise and Fall of the TV JournalistThe Rise and Fall of the TV JournalistWriterMovie2007
The Rise and Fall of the TV JournalistThe Rise and Fall of the TV JournalistDirectorMovie2007
The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of FreedomThe Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of FreedomNarratorTV Series2007
The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of FreedomThe Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of FreedomWriterTV Series2007
The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of FreedomThe Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of FreedomDirectorTV Series2007
The Power of NightmaresThe Power of NightmaresNarratorTV Series2004
The Power of NightmaresThe Power of NightmaresselfTV Series2004
The Power of NightmaresThe Power of NightmaresWriterTV Series2004
The Power of NightmaresThe Power of NightmaresDirectorTV Series2004
The Power of NightmaresThe Power of NightmaresCreatorTV Series2004
The Century of the SelfThe Century of the SelfNarratorTV Series2002
The Century of the SelfThe Century of the SelfDirectorTV Series2002
The Century of the SelfThe Century of the SelfWriterTV Series2002
The Century of the SelfThe Century of the SelfProducerTV Series2002
The Century of the SelfThe Century of the SelfCreatorTV Series2002
The Mayfair SetThe Mayfair SetProducerTV Series1999
The Mayfair SetThe Mayfair SetDirectorTV Series1999
FishtankFishtankProducerMovie1998
Modern Times: The Way of All FleshModern Times: The Way of All FleshNarratorMovie1997
Modern Times: The Way of All FleshModern Times: The Way of All FleshDirectorMovie1997
Modern Times: The Way of All FleshModern Times: The Way of All FleshProducerMovie1997
£830,000,000 - Nick Leeson and the Fall of the House of Barings£830,000,000 - Nick Leeson and the Fall of the House of BaringsDirectorMovie1996
TattooDirectorMovie1995
The Living DeadThe Living DeadNarratorTV Series1995
The Living DeadThe Living DeadDirectorTV Series1995
The Living DeadThe Living DeadCreatorTV Series1995
Modern TimesModern TimesDirectorTV Series1995
Pandora's BoxPandora's BoxNarratorTV Series1992
Pandora's BoxPandora's BoxProducerTV Series1992
Pandora's BoxPandora's BoxWriterTV Series1992
Pandora's BoxPandora's BoxDirectorTV Series1992
Pandora's BoxPandora's BoxCreatorTV Series1992
The Road to TerrorThe Road to TerrorDirectorMovie1989
The Kingdom of FunThe Kingdom of FunDirectorMovie1989
The Kingdom of FunThe Kingdom of FunProducerMovie1989
An Ocean ApartAn Ocean ApartProducerTV Series1988
An Ocean ApartAn Ocean ApartDirectorTV Series1988
An Ocean ApartAn Ocean ApartCreatorTV Series1988
Bombay HotelBombay HotelDirectorMovie1987
The Cost of TreacheryThe Cost of TreacheryProducerMovie1984
The Cost of TreacheryThe Cost of TreacheryWriterMovie1984
The Cost of TreacheryThe Cost of TreacheryDirectorMovie1984
The Mayor of MontemiloneThe Mayor of MontemiloneDirectorMovie1984
The Mayor of MontemiloneThe Mayor of MontemiloneProducerMovie1984
ItaliansItaliansDirectorTV Series1984
Inquiry: The Great British Housing DisasterInquiry: The Great British Housing DisasterDirectorMovie1984
Inquiry: The Great British Housing DisasterInquiry: The Great British Housing DisasterProducerMovie1984
Trumpets and Typewriters: A History of War ReportingTrumpets and Typewriters: A History of War ReportingDirectorMovie1983
The SeasideThe SeasideDirectorMovie1983
SelfridgesSelfridgesWriterMovie1983
SelfridgesSelfridgesDirectorMovie1983
Just Another DayJust Another DayDirectorTV Series1983
Wedding Day - Not only Charles and Diana...DirectorMovie1982
40 Minutes40 MinutesDirectorTV Series1981
Out of CourtDirectorTV Series1977
Inside StoryInside StoryProducerTV Series1974
Inside StoryInside StoryDirectorTV Series1974
The TrapSelf / AppearanceTV Series1950