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Charlie Chaplin looking through a camera on the set of his film "Modern Times"

Charlie Chaplin looking through a camera on the set of his film "Modern Times"

Charlie Chaplin: Keeping a comedy genius in business

Charlie Chaplin: Keeping a comedy genius in business

The Chaplin Office in Paris is guardian of the film icon's legacy. Decades after his death it is busier than ever.

Charlie Chaplin with raised arm and a look of rage in his eyes, before microphones and not swastikas but Xs on the background wall

Charlie Chaplin with raised arm and a look of rage in his eyes, before microphones and not swastikas but Xs on the background wall

When Charlie Chaplin imitated Adolf Hitler

When Charlie Chaplin imitated Adolf Hitler

"The Great Dictator" was the first major Hollywood production that took a clear stance against the Nazis.

Toni Erdmann Filmstill Sandra Hüller

Toni Erdmann Filmstill Sandra Hüller

Laughter in times of quarantine

Laughter in times of quarantine

It's not easy to laugh during the COVID-19 pandemic. But these 10 comedies from 10 different decades can help.

Filmstill aus "Der Partyschreck"

Filmstill aus "Der Partyschreck"

10 comedies from 100 years of cinema

10 comedies from 100 years of cinema

In times of social distancing, watching films is a good way to pass the time: 10 classic comedies to lift your spirits.

Arena mit Schrift Fete des Vignerons

Arena mit Schrift Fete des Vignerons

Switzerland's biggest wine festival

Switzerland's biggest wine festival

A spectacular show, music and dance: the Fête des Vignerons attracts about a million visitors.

Kinostart - "Der Vorname"

Kinostart - "Der Vorname"

Can you call your baby Adolf?

Can you call your baby Adolf?

A new German comedy, Der Vorname, plays on the fact that the name Adolf still isn't something you can take lightly.

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