"The Great Dictator" is one of Chaplin's most successful films. It is directed and acted by Chaplin. The film is set in the Second World War and portrays the great dictator Henkel, who is trying to rule the world. Henkel was a metaphor for Hitler, the leader of the Nazis. Chaplin clearly imitated Hitler in character modeling, and cleverly mocked and flogged him through personal speeches. This film was released in 1940, when Hitler's arrogance was the most arrogant, and especially the pungent mockery of Hitler was not something ordinary people could do. The film was pressured before it was filmed, but Chaplin did not give in, and published the main plot of the film in the Paris newspaper, publicly challenging the Nazis, saying, "When Hitler was inciting madness He must be ridiculed.” Chaplin’s approach requires great courage and is admirable. Although Hitler knew he was scolded after the movie came out, he still insisted on watching it. This movie made him very angry.
"The Great Dictator" is Chaplin's first sound film. This is the first time he has completed the transition from a silent film to a sound film. As an actor, Chaplin's unique body language that blends dance and acrobatics has a great impact on future generations. Comedy films and comedians have had a profound impact; as a filmmaker, he is the first person to write, direct and act in film history. His outstanding film talent has been perfectly embodied in the field of silent films, for the film and the audience. He has left precious wealth and classic moments. During Chaplin’s 54-year acting career, he has filmed more than 80 works, of which 67 were made before the age of 30. In addition to 5 sound films, the rest It's all silent movies.
In Chaplin’s world, language has become superfluous. During the time of sound films, he still insisted on shooting silent films, and produced outstanding works such as "City Lights" and "Modern Times". "The Great Dictator" finally let him open his mouth on the screen. This time he opened his mouth and gave his own speech. The long speech delivered at the so-called "Zhujie Conference" of the dictator burst out like a bank. The momentum is the most outstanding and wonderful speech in the history of film. ()
