The Great Dictator
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The Great Dictator

Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.

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The Great Dictator is a thought-provoking and satirical film set 20 years after World War I. Adenoid Hynkel, a ruthless dictator, has risen to power in the nation of Tomainia. Hynkel believes in creating a pure Aryan state and is determined to annihilate the Jews.

Meanwhile, a simple Jewish-Tomainian barber who had been hospitalized due to injuries sustained in the war finally returns home. However, he has lost his memory of the conflict. As he tries to rebuild his life, he discovers the harsh reality faced by the Jewish community, who are being persecuted and marginalized.

The barber forms a relationship with a compassionate washerwoman named Hannah, who introduces him to the struggles and suffering endured by the Jews living in the ghetto. Deeply moved by their plight, the barber decides to take a stand against Hynkel's oppressive regime.

In a remarkable turn of events, the barber finds himself thrust into the spotlight as a symbol of resistance. With great courage and determination, he confronts Hynkel and delivers a powerful speech advocating for freedom, equality, and the rejection of hatred.

The Great Dictator is a poignant and powerful film that acts as a scathing critique of totalitarianism and anti-Semitism. Directed by Charlie Chaplin, it is a timeless masterpiece that reminds us of the importance of compassion, understanding, and standing up against injustice.

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The Great Dictator

Release Date:

07 Mar 1941

Writers:

Charles Chaplin

Awards:

Nominated for 5 Oscars. 9 wins & 18 nominations total

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