This blog is a part of thinking activity of frame study of modern times to understanding the Zeitgeist of the 20th Century: From Modern Times to the Era of Great Dictators.
- Assigned by Dilip Barad sir.
The Modern Times :-
Modern Times is a 1936 American part-talkie social comedy film written and directed by Charlie Chaplin in which his iconic Little Tramp character, his last performance as the character, struggles to survive in the modern, industrialized world.
Overview :-
Modern Times is a 1936 American silent comedy film written and directed by Charlie Chaplin in which his iconic Little Tramp character struggles to survive in the modern, industrialized world. The film is a commentary on the desperate employment and financial conditions many people faced during the Great Depression — conditions created, in Chaplin's view, by the efficiencies of modern industrialization
🌺🌺 The Modern Times movie starts with the clock, which is the symbol of control.
🌺 Frame study :-
1. Human Mechanization and Industrialism :-
This frame is the he opening scene the sheep turned in to people which signifies that how industrialization makes people work like animals. This visual comparison industrialization and routine have mechanized human life. mechanical objects with the repetitive, lackluster routine experienced by individuals in the industrial world.
CCTV facilitates centralized monitoring for efficient task management and quick instructions, yet it imposes control on people's behavior. Chaplin humorously explores this balance in a film scene, emphasizing the importance of the mind through the Three M's—Muscles, Money, and Mind.
2. Unemployment :-
This scene depicts workers protesting, and Charlie inadvertently becomes part of the group. Job is basic human needs, was a major concern in the 20th century. Workers often faced inadequate wages or were laid off due to factory closures, leading to their protests.
In the scene, prisoners are seen knitting, traditionally associated with women's work. The younger generation embraces different values, and portraying inmates in feminine tasks like knitting aims to challenge their masculine image.
There is many stealing scene in the movie and they just steal food. The gamin shows as stealing bananas and loaf of bread, at night in one store some men comes to eat food these all things shows that how people are struggling for the basic need like food. Same like food they are struggling for shelter also.
Chaplin dances and sings in a scene, using nonsensical lyrics improvised for comedic effect. Through this nonverbal performance, he communicates emotion and humor, showcasing his talent in using music and physicality to entertain and tell stories in the film.
The movie ends with an open road, symbolizing the enduring need for hope despite challenges. It's a timeless message of optimism, reflecting Chaplin's belief in persevering and finding hope, resonating with his own life and ideals.
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