great dictator

Jeff 2022-03-17 09:01:03

This is a comedy, but after watching it, I was silent for a long time. It's a comedy from a distance, a tragedy from a close up. This is Chaplin's first sound film. During the filming, it was strongly pressured by German diplomats and American fascist organizations, but Chaplin still did not change his mind, and risked being assassinated to openly challenge the Nazis. This is a movie that makes you want to stand up and applaud Chaplin after watching it! "In this world there's room for everyone and the good earth is rich and can provide for everyone."

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Extended Reading
  • Hope 2022-03-25 09:01:06

    Taken in 1940. Due to the deepening of the political and social significance of the characters Chaplin wanted to create and the expansion of the ideological scale, it is no longer possible to blindly use silent films. However, Chaplin only put in dialogue where necessary, still implemented his simple shooting skills, and scoffed at "Hollywood's cheap gimmicks", but his carefully designed and repeatedly modified shots helped him cross the "sound barrier" and created this scene. masterpiece. while in

  • Glenna 2022-04-24 07:01:03

    In fact, it is not as artistic as the works of Chaplin's silent films at their peak, but it still takes courage to make such a film when the Nazis were at their most arrogant. As Chaplin's first sound film, the last seven-minute speech is already recognized as the best speech in Chaplin's acting career.

The Great Dictator quotes

  • Adenoid Hynkel: Shultz, you need a vacation. Fresh air. A little outdoor exercise. I shall send you to a Concentration Camp.

  • Schultz: Remember my words. Your cause is doomed to failure because its built on the stupid, ruthless persecution of innocent people. Your policy is worst than a crime. It's a tragic blunder!

    Adenoid Hynkel: Traitor! Traitor! You're nothing but a doubley-eyed Democrat!