Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin (2003)
- Directed by
- Richard Schickel
- Genre
- documentary film, biographical film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rated
- U
- Rating
- 6.9 of 10 from 61 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This documentary covers the life and work of Charlie Chaplin. Famous actors and critics discuss his career and lasting impact.
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What happens
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin is a 2003 American biographical documentary film written and directed by film critic Richard Schickel. The film explores the personal and professional life of the British actor, comedian and filmmaker, Charlie Chaplin, as well as his legacy and influence. It is narrated by Sydney Pollack along with many Hollywood personalities appearing in the film talking about Chaplin, including Robert Downey Jr., Norman Lloyd, Bill Irwin, Woody Allen, Johnny Depp, Richard Attenborough, Martin Scorsese, Miloš Forman, Marcel Marceau, David Raksin, Claire Bloom, David Thomson, Andrew Sarris, Jeanine Basinger and Chaplin's children Geraldine, Michael and Sydney Chaplin. The documentary also benefits from insight from key Chaplin biographers David Robinson and Jeffrey Vance. It premiered at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival and also served as the closing night film on May 25, 2003. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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