During the course we’ll have a look at some clips from Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times (1936). Whether you’re a slapstick comedy fan or not, there’s much to enjoy in this film, and many useful perspectives on the physical and psychological repercussions of modern life. A good stab at explaining the ways in which humour can be used to make such broad cultural points, and the personal contribution made to such attempts by Chaplin, can be found in the speech given on the event of his honorary Oscar award in 1971. An emotional moment for Chaplin and his audience – not a dry eye in the house!
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