Life and Deaths of Max Linder / Vie et morts de Max Linder

dir. Edward Porembny

Poland

2024 /90′ 

International Documentary Competition

Max Linder was the first international film star, a pioneer of early silent film comedy and Charlie Chaplin’s mentor. Max committed suicide (together with his beloved wife) at the peak of his artistic abilities. Today his films are almost forgotten. How is this possible?