SCREENING: "THE KID" (1921) - CHARLIE CHAPLIN
Join Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), and Chùm Nho Cinema (CNC) for ourScreening event with a childhood film that is100 years of age: “The Kid” (1921).
Charlie Chaplin, whose full name is Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr. KBE, is also known in Vietnam asVua hề “Sác-lô” (based on a fictional character created by Charlie Chaplin). He is a familiar figure, closely linked to the childhoods of the 80s and 90s generations, having made frequent appearances on television programs during a time when "watching television" was still a popular activity. While
high-speed computers and smartphones have provided us with greater access to wider knowledge,they have also unintentionally caused us to overlook older values. The CNC#7 screening serves as an invitation to revisit the childhood memories of adults, while also offering a gateway for younger audiences to experience the humorous and poignant silent comedy of the legendary Charlie Chaplin.
*Notes:
The event is not for kids under 7
Children from 7-11 must be accompanied with parents or custodians
By participating, attendees automatically consent to VCCA's use of their images and opinionsas program materials for non-commercial purposes, including archiving, article writing, and media promotion…
About the film “The Kid” (1921)
A famous silent comedy, “The Kid” was also the first feature film that Charlie Chaplin directed, in addition to writing, producing and starring in the film.
The main character - The Little Tramp, found an abandoned baby in a trash can, he then decides totake care of the baby and names it John. The two live happily together in love and poverty until theauthorities discover that they are not biological father and son. The police insist on sending John to an orphanage despite many of their desperate attempts to escape.
“The Kid,” marked by a sensitive and compassionate soul, is considered the greatest in thesilent film era, and was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 2011.
About Charlie Chaplin (1989 - 1977)
Charlie Chaplin was an English actor, comedian, filmmaker and composer, a global icon of silentfilm, a cultural phenomenon and pioneer of the early 20th century, and one of the most importantfigures in the film industry.
Talented, humorous, charming, humane, and touching are the phrases often used to describe Charlie Chaplin and his films. The laughter in Charlie Chaplin's jokes is often measured andintelligent, providing a thoughtful setting. His main character lives in poverty and is often treatedbadly, but is always kind and optimistic, and acts seriously in humorous events. With baggy clothesrepresenting social status and the s
ignature bowler hat representing the elegance of a gentleman, Charlie wanted to bring a character who, no matter how miserable his life is, is still a person of dignity.
Besides his first feature film “The Kid”, Charlie Chaplin’s legacy also includes A Woman of Paris(1923), The Gold Rush (1925), The Circus (1928), City Lights (1931), Modern Times (1936), TheGreat Dictator (1940), Monsieur Verdoux (1947), Limelight (1952), A King in New York (1957), ACountess from Hong Kong (1967) and many other short films.
About Chùm Nho Cinema
Initiated by the Proactive Audience Network - PAN, Chùm Nho Cinema (CNC) is a film screeningproject that aims to create a cinematic space where cinema lovers can engage in in-depth discussions and exchange ideas to expand knowledge naturally instead of just through books.
CNC is committed to nurturing a community where cinema acts as a bridge between new ideasand knowledge. CNC's goal is not only to honor the art of cinema but also to build a platform for cultural dialogue and intellectual exploration.
The program is co-organized by Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA)and Chùm Nho Cinema team, an initiative of the Proactive Audience Network - PAN.
- FREE, Registration
- Time: 15:00 - 17:00 | Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Location: Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), B1-R3, Vincom Mega Mall RoyalCity, 72A Nguyễn Trãi, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội
- Registration link: https://forms.gle/rHtgZyUJ1gh8Byr2A (limited 80 seats)
