Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty

Oct 14, 2020

2h 25m

★ 7.8

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 (1899-1977) 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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Kuiv Productions

Lobster Films

France Télévisions

TV5 Monde

Ciné+

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Cast

Self (archive footage)

Charlie Chaplin

Narrator (voice)

Mathieu Amalric

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Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty

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