Life and Deaths of Max Linder

Życie i śmierci Max Lindera

dir. Edward Porembny/Poland, France, US, Belgium/2024/99 min.

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Dolnośląskie Centrum Filmowe, sala Lwów

2024-05-16

20:30

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Searching for documentation about Max Linder, we found in an abandoned house a trunk sealed for 100 years, with a film from 1926 by an unknown filmmaker. The film depicts Max Linder, the first international screen star who was once revered in France, throughout Europe and in Hollywood. This pioneer of early silent film comedy was a mentor to Charlie Chaplin. Max miraculously avoided death five times. And finally, at the height of his artistic powers, he and his adored wife committed a double suicide. How was this possible?

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projection time:

99 min.
country/year:

Poland, France, US, Belgium /2024
director:

Edward Porembny
pictures:

Joo Joostberens
editor:

Aia Asé
production:

Edward Porembny / AMP Polska Edward Porembny
festivals and awards:

2024 – Millennium Docs Against Gravity IFF: World Premiere

sections:

Muse and Inspiration
competitions:

Warsaw Documentary Award Smakjam Award for the Best Production in a Polish Film The Arthoouse Cinema Association Award in the Polish Competition Best Polish Film Award
tags:

fiction / non-fiction biopic movie about film Polish films art