Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty

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

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.

Director: Yves Jeuland

Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Self (archive footage)

Mathieu Amalric

Narrator (voice)

Henry Bergman

archive footage

Eric Campbell

archive footage

Roscoe Arbuckle

archive footage

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Geraldine Chaplin

Self (archive footage)

Oona O'Neill Chaplin

Self (archive footage)

Syd Chaplin

Self (archive footage)