Modern Times LIVE with Babylon Orchestra Berlin

Join us for a captivating screening of a Charlie Chaplin masterpiece that will make you laugh, cry, and leave a lasting impression. In this silent film classic, Chaplin embarks on another quest for happiness, this time seeking a "normal" life through honest manual labor rather than gold in distant lands. Without uttering a single word, he communicates through expressive dance and gesticulation, revealing his profound observations about human connection and meaning in a world dominated by machines and indifference.

The narrative unfolds as Chaplin's character struggles against the dehumanizing forces of factory production, circumstances, and societal pressures that fail to understand his silent message. Yet amid this struggle, he discovers a glimmer of hope when he finds the woman of his dreams. Together, they escape into an uncertain future, embarking on a symbolic journey down Highway 61 toward their dreamland. This is a timeless tale of resilience, love, and the human spirit's refusal to surrender to an unfeeling industrial world.