Ariel Bialski

An exploration of the dazzling rise and mysterious downfall of French actor and filmmaker Max Linder (1883-1925), the world’s first international film star and mentor to British actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin.

A young director goes to Los Angeles to sign a contract for the production of his new film. However, before he reaches Hollywood, he takes a taxi on a crazy ride through American streets, cinema history and pop culture.