Life and Deaths of Max Linder

Life and Deaths of Max Linder (2026)

Overview: Searching for documentation about Max Linder, we found in an abandoned house a trunk sealed for 100 years, with a film from 1926 by an unknown filmmaker. The film depicts Max Linder, the first international screen star who was once revered in France, throughout Europe and in Hollywood. This pioneer of early silent film comedy was a mentor to Charlie Chaplin. Max miraculously avoided death five times. And finally, at the height of his artistic powers, he and his adored wife committed a double suicide. How was this possible?

Release Date: 16 January 2026

Runtime: 1 hour and 39 minutes

Genres: Documentary and Drama

Company: AMP Polska, Telewizja Polska and Filmoteka Narodowa – Instytut Audiowizualny

Status: Released

Writer: Edward Porembny

Director: Edward Porembny

Producer: Edward Porembny

Vote Average: 6.4

Vote Count: 248

Country: Poland

Cast

Actor Name Character Name
Yves Arnauddetective
Dariusz Szymor(voice)
Daniel Echaustinspector Cassius
Agata PuterkoMarcelle Leuvielle
Rémi BichetMax Linder (voice)
Tomasz Troczyńskirussian husband
Fred ApkeOscar Messter
Charlie ChaplinSelf (archive footage)
Wiktoria Gorodecka(voice)
Maciej Nawrocki(voice)
Halina BednarzSuzanne Leuvielle
Max LinderSelf (archive footage)
Paweł OrleańskiAleksander Hertz
Pavel Kryksunou(voice)
Katarzyna TroczyńskaKatarzyna
Antoni BarłowskiPaul Davidson
Mikołaj Adamczuk
Nadir Legranddoctor

Ratings

6.4/10 based on 248 votes.

Review

Life and Deaths of Max Linder is a genres film blending Documentary and Drama themes with strong direction from Edward Porembny. Produced under AMP Polska, Telewizja Polska and Filmoteka Narodowa – Instytut Audiowizualny, the movie runs 1 hour and 39 minutes and has been praised for its performances and production. At filmyfly.page, it stands out as a highlight of 16 January 2026 cinema.

FAQs

Q: Who directed the Life and Deaths of Max Linder?
A: Edward Porembny directed the Life and Deaths of Max Linder.

Q: What is the genre of the Life and Deaths of Max Linder?
A: It falls into Documentary and Drama genres.

Q: When is the Life and Deaths of Max Linder releasing?
A: The release date is 16 January 2026.

Q: Who wrote the Life and Deaths of Max Linder?
A: The Life and Deaths of Max Linder is written by Edward Porembny.

Q: What is the runtime of Life and Deaths of Max Linder?
A: The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.