Comedy
United States of America
The Great Dictator is a political satire directed by Charlie Chaplin. The film takes place in the fictional country of Tomania, which is led by the fascist dictator Adenoid Hynkel, who bears a striking resemblance to Adolf Hitler.
Hynkel’s regime perpetuates anti-Semitic policies towards the Jewish population, resulting in the harassment and persecution of Jews. The story follows a Jewish barber, who looks a lot like Hynkel, as he navigates the violent oppression of his people.
In a twist of fate, the barber is mistaken for Hynkel and finds himself giving a speech to the masses. At that moment, he chooses to denounce fascism and call for peace and unity. The message of the speech is strikingly similar to the famous speech by Chaplin's character, the Tramp, in the final scene of the movie The Great Dictator.
The Great Dictator was made during the rise of Hitler's Third Reich, and at the time, the United States had not yet entered World War II. Chaplin’s movie was an attempt to shed light on the inhumanity of fascism and to urge audiences to resist it. The film culminates in a moving speech that condemns violence and hate, promotes love and freedom, and encourages people to come together to build a better world.
