Charlie Chaplin

child of the century Charles Spencer Chaplin was born in London in 1889. The 20th century made him a major witness, actor and victim of the contradictions and extremes of his time. Charlie and Charlot are in a boat Holey boots, bowler hat and pants that are way too big, Charlot is the man who is never in his place. It appeared in 1914 and made Chaplin's planetary success. Mister one-man band Chaplin is a talented man, outstanding actor, screenwriter, director, self-taught musician… he can do it all! IT TURNS ! STOCK ! He's the one leading the dance. Vote Chaplin! The humor plays with the failings of 20th century society, the political and social dimension is strong, but with Charlot everything seems funny. A genius at work The three good fairies must have given him the ability to know everything! The term genius often comes up when talking about Chaplin. But what is a genius? All Chaplin in one sequence The last sequence of City Light is representative of the director's style. When emotion and comedy intertwine, slapstick comedy reaches the peak. An artist among artists The 20th century is the heart of the avant-gardes. Art movements dialogue with Chaplin's films, describing the society they share.