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.

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)

Stan Laurel

archive footage

Jack Cooper

The Cameraman, archive footage

Virginia Cherrill

archive footage

Winston Churchill

archive footage