A stunning 4K restoration of Charlie Chaplin’s iconic silent film The Gold Rush is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, coinciding with the film's centenary — exactly 100 years after its original screening at the Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles.
Thierry Frémaux, Cannes festival director, expressed excitement about the film's premiere, highlighting its significance in celebrating 130 years since the Lumière brothers’ invention of cinema. Following its debut at Cannes, The Gold Rush will be released globally on June 26, with over 250 screenings planned across more than 70 territories. Collaborating distributors include Janus Films (U.S. and U.K.), Cineteca di Bologna (Italy), and StudioCanal (Germany), among others.
To commemorate this milestone, a new international poster has been unveiled, capturing the essence of Chaplin’s timeless Tramp character. Gian Luca Farinelli from La Cineteca di Bologna emphasized the importance of restoring Chaplin’s films to their original beauty, allowing contemporary audiences to connect with the humor that has resonated for generations.
This restoration draws on research by Kevin Brownlow and utilizes materials from various archives, ensuring a version that closely resembles what audiences first experienced in 1925. Arnold Lozano from Roy Export expressed enthusiasm for this collaboration, promising viewers an unparalleled cinematic experience filled with rich detail and emotional depth.
Originally released in 1925 and featuring Chaplin’s memorable “roll dance,” The Gold Rush received critical acclaim upon its debut and was later re-released as a “talkie” in 1942. The film was also preserved in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for its cultural significance.
