A family’s journey to the roots of Hollywood’s first icon.
Featuring unprecedented access to the Chaplin estate, thanks to the participation of the Chaplin family, the film embarks on a revealing journey into the Gypsy heritage that inspired the creation of his famous and beloved character The Tramp. Constructed from intimate and exclusive interviews, film extracts, home movies and contributions from renowned contemporary Roma artists, it is an exploration of Chaplin’s Romany heritage.
Featuring Johnny Depp, Emir Kusturica, Tony Gatlif, Claire Bloom, Stochelo & Mozes Rosenberg, Lita Cabellut, Farruquito…
In the presence of the director.
Press
“An intimate portrait of the comic icon from inside the family circle” – Deadline
Festivals
San Sebastian Film Festival | Zinemira, World Premiere
Director's Biography
Carmen Chaplin worked as an actor in Europe and the U.S. with several eminent directors, including André Téchiné, Wim Wenders, Sydney Pollack, and Philippe Rousselot. Carmen’s short films “A Time for Everything” (2012), “The Innovators” (2014), and “A Tryst in Paname” (2016) screened at many international festivals. She co-produced the award-winning documentary – and 2024 Slamdance opening night film – “One Bullet” (2023), directed by Oscar and BAFTA-winner Carol Dysinger. “Chaplin | Spirit of the Tramp” (2024) is Carmen’s directing debut.