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.
Yves Jeuland
Director, Writer
François Aymé
Writer

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)

Syd Chaplin
Self (archive footage)

Stan Laurel
archive footage
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