'The Circus' Director: Charlie Chaplin (1928/1969) Criterion Collection Blu-ray | 4K restoration In the last film he made during the silent era, Charlie Chaplin revels in the art of the circus, paying tribute to the acrobats and pantomimists who inspired his virtuoso pratfalls. After being mistaken for a pickpocket, Chaplin's Tramp flees into the ring of a travelling circus and soon becomes the star of the show, falling for the troupe's bareback rider along the way. Special features include:- New 4K digital restoration of the 1969 rerelease version of the film, featuring an original score by Chaplin- New audio commentary featuring Chaplin biographer Jeffrey Vance- Interview with Chaplin from 1969- New program on the film's visual effects and production design by film scholar Craig Barron- Chaplin Today: "The Circus", a 2003 documentary on the film featuring filmmaker Emir Kusturica- And more..
