Festival du Cinéma muet d'Anères: The King of the Circus (Max, the circus king)

Step back into the dazzling world of 1920s cinema with **Festival du Cinéma muet d'Anères: The King of the Circus (Max, the Circus King)**. This silent classic, directed by Édouard‑Émile Violet with Max Linder co‑writing, stars Linder alongside Eugen Burg and Vilma Bánky. The film follows Count Max de Pompadour, an inveterate “bambocheur” who, after confronting his uncle the Marquis, is summoned to settle down and whisked away into love with the dazzling Ketty, a star of the Buffalo Circus. In this uproarious tale of romance, spectacle, and slapstick, Max Linder’s return to the Aubert Palace screen delivers a brand‑new style of comedy that revitalizes Gallic gaiety, making audiences laugh as surely as he did in the 1910s. A 58‑minute gem from France‑Austria (1925), the film is presented in original DCP format, French‑vocalized, and copyright by **FPA Classics**. Fans will love the vibrant, dizzying gags that even influenced great humor pioneers—celebrated by Chaplin as a masterclass in comic timing. Join us for a live screening experience as the enchanting score comes to life with a trio of musicians: piano by **Arthur Guyard**, bass clarinet by **Jules Fromonteil**, and drums by **Rémy Gouffault**. Each performance breathes fresh rhythm into this silver‑screen treasure, creating a memorable tribute to the silent era’s enduring charm. Enjoy a night of laughter, classic cinema, and live music that celebrates the timeless legacy of Max Linder.