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Chaplin | Spirit of The Tramp

Synopsis

The feature debut from Carmen Chaplin. Charlie Chaplin's family embark on a revealing journey into the Gypsy heritage that inspired the creation of his infamous and beloved character The Tramp. Featuring exclusive interviews and unprecedented access to the Chaplin estate, thanks to the participation of the Chaplin Office, the Chaplin family, and MK2 Films, the film is a revealing exploration of Chaplin’s Romany heritage constructed from intimate interviews, film extracts, home movies and contributions from renowned contemporary Roma artists.
Official Selection San Sebastián International Film Festival 2024 - World premiere
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2024 - Winner - Irizar Basque Film Award

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Features
Running time
90 min
Director
Carmen Chaplin 1st Feature
Producer
Ashim Bhalla, Carmen Chaplin, Dolores Chaplin, Stany Coppet, Carlos Juárez, Mariano Luis Arrieta Gimenez, Silvia Martínez
Co-Producer
Femke Wolting, Fabien Westerhoff
Executive Producer
Ashim Bhalla, Carmen Chaplin, Dolores Chaplin, Stany Coppet, Carlos Juárez, Mariano Luis Arrieta Gimenez, Silvia Martínez, Alexandra Woodward
Editor
Julia Juaniz
Screenwriter
Carmen Chaplin, Ashim Bhalla, Isaki Lacuesta, Amaia Remírez García
Director of Photography
Kenneth Oribe
Sound
Sonora Estudios
Composer
Nathaniel Méchaly
Principal cast
With contributions from: Michael J Chaplin, Geraldine Chaplin, Victoria Chaplin, Jane Chaplin, Christoper Chaplin, Aurelia Thieree, Johnny Depp, Emir Kusturica, Tony Gatlif, Claire Bloom, Stochelo & Mozes Rosenberg, Lita Cabellut, Farruquito

Genre

Woman Director

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Spain, UK, France, Netherlands co-production

Wave of Humanity (ES), Basque Films (ES), Atlantika Films (ES), Kwanon Films (UK), Roy Export SAS (FR), Submarine Sublime (NL), Constellation Productions (FR)

Kwanon Films Limited

71-75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ

Sales Company

Global Constellation/ Film Constellation

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