Modern Times

"Modern Times" is a 1936 silent film written and directed by Charlie Chaplin. It follows the struggles of a factory worker, played by Chaplin, as he navigates the challenges of industrialization and the Great Depression. The film highlights themes of technology, dehumanization in the workplace, and the search for joy amidst hardship. Notably, it combines humor with social commentary, showcasing Chaplin's trademark slapstick style while critiquing the impacts of modernity on individuals. Its iconic scenes, including Chaplin's character caught in a mechanical assembly line, symbolize the tension between man and machinery in an increasingly automated world.