If you’re looking for a unique, cultural, and free activity to do with the kids (or to treat yourself to a movie experience), on July 21 and 28 you can watch a classic Charles Chaplin film on a giant screen for free, accompanied by live music. The “La linterna mágica” film series brings you a screening of *The Gold Rush* (1925), Charles Chaplin’s masterpiece, this July.
The Gold Rush: the film classic everyone should see at least once this July—for free at the Palacio Libertad
The Gold Rush is a cinema classic, and since its premiere in 1925, it has left its mark on film history with unforgettable moments that have been recreated countless times on the big screen due to its simplicity and the power of its symbolism. The bread dancing on Charles Chaplin’s forks is one of cinema’s most memorable and iconic images, and on July 21 and 28, you can watch this film (and bring your friends, kids—whomever you want) to share this cinematic experience with whoever you choose.
The film chronicles the adventures of Charlot in the mountains of Alaska during the height of the gold rush. Years later, Chaplin himself re-released it in sound to add his unforgettable voice-over and new musical accompaniment (the film was originally silent).
At both screenings at the Palacio Libertad, the film will be shown with live music and a Spanish-dubbed narration (a real treat if you’re going with kids).
It’s a wonderful opportunity to rediscover cinema as an art form; it’s also packed with comedic gags and physical comedy scenes that never go out of style.
