The Great Dictator is a satirical political comedy-drama film written, directed, and starring Charlie Chaplin. The movie was released in 1940 and serves as a scathing critique of Adolf Hitler and fascism. Chaplin plays two roles in the film: a Jewish barber who is mistaken for a dictator and the actual dictator, a parody of Hitler named Adenoid Hynkel. The Great Dictator uses humor and satire to expose the absurdity and dangers of totalitarianism and anti-Semitism. Despite its age, the film's message and Chaplin's iconic performance continue to resonate today.
