Life and Deaths of Max Linder (2026)
An exploration of the dazzling rise and mysterious downfall of French actor and filmmaker Max Linder (1883-1925), the world’s first international film star and mentor to British actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin.
Director: Edward Porembny
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: January 16, 2026
Cast
- Rémi Bichet - Max Linder (voice)
- Max Linder - Self (archive footage)
- Adam Levý - Charlie Chaplin (voice)
- Charlie Chaplin - Self (archive footage)
- Nadir Legrand - doctor
- Mikołaj Adamczuk
- Daniel Echaust - inspector Cassius
- Yves Arnaud - detective
- Halina Bednarz - Suzanne Leuvielle
- Agata Puterko - Marcelle Leuvielle
Screenplay
- Edward Porembny (Screenplay)
Music: Reinhardt Wagner
Cinematography: Joo Joostberens
Editing: Aia Asé
Production: AMP Polska, Telewizja Polska, Filmoteka Narodowa – Instytut Audiowizualny
Country: Belgium, France, Poland, United States of America
Original Language: pl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life and Deaths of Max Linder about?
- An exploration of the dazzling rise and mysterious downfall of French actor and filmmaker Max Linder (1883-1925), the world’s first international film star and mentor to British actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin.
- Who directed Life and Deaths of Max Linder?
- Life and Deaths of Max Linder was directed by Edward Porembny.
- Who stars in Life and Deaths of Max Linder?
- Life and Deaths of Max Linder stars Rémi Bichet, Max Linder, Adam Levý, Charlie Chaplin, Nadir Legrand, Mikołaj Adamczuk.
- How long is Life and Deaths of Max Linder?
- Life and Deaths of Max Linder has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Life and Deaths of Max Linder?
- Life and Deaths of Max Linder is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Life and Deaths of Max Linder produced?
- Life and Deaths of Max Linder was produced in Belgium, France, Poland, United States of America.