Chaplin's The Circus live with Babylon Orchestra Berlin

This event marks the grand finale of a series featuring Charles Chaplin's renowned silent films at the Babylon cinema, following the tremendous success of The Kid, Gold Rush, City Lights, and Modern Times. The Circus will be presented with live orchestral accompaniment of Chaplin's original music, allowing audiences to experience the masterwork exactly as it appeared in cinemas nearly 100 years ago. The film explores the circus theme from the perspective of the clown, Chaplin's most iconic character, and showcases some of his finest comedic inventions subtly balanced with carefully controlled emotion.

In 1929, Chaplin received his first Academy Award for The Circus at the inaugural Academy Awards ceremony, recognized for his versatility and genius in writing, acting, directing, and producing. Despite this significant honor and the film's undeniable merit, Chaplin paradoxically never mentioned it once in his extensive autobiography, suggesting he preferred to forget this work even as late as 1964. Doors open 30 minutes before the screening to ensure guests arrive promptly for this exceptional cinematic experience.