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Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty

Timeless, universal, fascinating: a portrait of a historical emblem
Oct 14, 2020 · 2h 25m
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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.

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CAST

Charlie Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Mathieu Amalric
Narrator (voice)
Henry Bergman
archive footage
Eric Campbell
archive footage
Roscoe Arbuckle
archive footage
Geraldine Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Oona O'Neill Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Sydney Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Directed by Yves Jeuland

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Status
Released
Original language
FR
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Kuiv Productions, Lobster Films, France Télévisions, TV5 Monde, Ciné+
Country
FR

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