Film series «The infinite gag. The origins of American comedy»

Masters such as Buster Keaton, whose impassive face and ability to manipulate physical chaos made him a legend; Harold Lloyd, with his high-risk scenes that still quicken the pulse today; Mabel Normand, pioneer and undisputed queen of comic cinema; Charles Chaplin, whose tramp figure has become an eternal symbol of comedy; Harry Langdon, the big child with an expression of innocence that charms and entertains; and Roscoe «Fatty» Arbuckle, whose screen presence broke the mould with every performance.

This series promises not only laughter, but also a deep appreciation of the art of cinema. Viewers will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the boundless creativity of these icons, who transformed everyday situations into moments of pure hilarity and visual anarchy. Through their films, we can glimpse an era in which comedy was both an escape and a form of social criticism.

The series opens with a special screening of Buster Keaton, the man who made defying gravity an art and danger a spectacle, proving that true humour lies in the ability to surprise and delight without needing words.

Join us at Filmoteca de Cataluña to rediscover the inexhaustible charm of the early masters of American comedy. This journey through time promises to be a revelation for film enthusiasts and a delightful tasting of the most emblematic moments that still resonate with laughter and applause. Do not miss «The infinite gag», where every session is a return to the magic of the origins of comedy in cinema!