Life and death of Max Linder
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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Life and death of Max Linder
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
May 13, 2024
Runtime
1h 39m
Genres
Documentary, Drama
Original Title
Życie i śmierci Maxa Lindera
Production Companies
AMP Polska, TVP, Filmoteka Narodowa – Instytut Audiowizualny, PISF
Director
Edward Porembny
Description
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?
