Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty (2021)

  • NR
  • 03/06/2021 (CA)
  • Documentary
  • 2h 25m

Timeless, universal, fascinating: a portrait of a historical emblem

Overview

The whole world knows him. Burlesque comedy genius, popular actor, author, director, producer, composer, choreographer, Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) used his talent to serve an ideal of justice and freedom. But his best scenario was his own destiny, a story written into the political and artistic history of the 20th century.

Yves Jeuland

Director, Writer

François Aymé

Writer

Cast

Charlie Chaplin's headshot

Charlie Chaplin

Self (archive footage)
Mathieu Amalric's headshot

Mathieu Amalric

Narrator (voice)
Henry Bergman's headshot

Henry Bergman

archive footage
Eric Campbell's headshot

Eric Campbell

archive footage
Roscoe Arbuckle's headshot

Roscoe Arbuckle

archive footage
Geraldine Chaplin's headshot

Geraldine Chaplin

Self (archive footage)
Oona O'Neill Chaplin's headshot

Oona O'Neill Chaplin

Self (archive footage)
Syd Chaplin's headshot

Syd Chaplin

Self (archive footage)

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