Chaplin: Spirit of the Tramp

Directed by
Carmen Chaplin
Starring
Michael Chaplin, Geraldine Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin, Johnny Depp, Emir Kusturica, Tony Gatlif
Duration
90 min.
Year
2024
Language
English, French, Italian

Charlie Chaplin’s family embarks on a revealing journey into the romany heritage that helped inspire the creation of his iconic and beloved character, The Tramp.

With exclusive interviews and unprecedented access to the Chaplin estate the documentary explores Chaplin’s Romany roots through intimate conversations, film excerpts, home movies, and contributions from renowned contemporary Roma artists, including Tony Gatlif, Stochelo Rosenberg, Lita Cabellut, and Farruquito, among others.

The film marks the feature-length directorial debut of Carmen Chaplin, granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin, and represents the first time the Chaplin family has collaborated so extensively on a documentary about their famous relative. The film features exclusive interviews with Michael J. Chaplin, Geraldine Chaplin, Victoria Chaplin, Jane Chaplin, and Christopher Chaplin.

Now screening

Urpo & Turpo

Teddy bears Urpo and Turpo live on a bookshelf in the childrenʼs room. The bears are avaricious readers, particularly of the classics, which inspires, shapes and drives their adventures.

Bugonia

Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

Yalla Parkour

In her relentless pursuit of a memory that reinforces her sense of belonging, Areeb crosses paths with Ahmad, a Parkour athlete in Gaza. Nostalgia meets with ambition, and the weight of a confined past meets with an unpredictable future.