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The Silent Laugh
Charlie Chaplin, The Tramp. In this documentary, we will take a look at the life of actor and director Charlie Chaplin, and talk about his films and hidden symbolisms.
Uzbek Madonna
Documentary highlighting clips and providing historical context to surviving silent films from Uzbekistan.
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