The Great Dictator - Speech (Charlie Chaplin) & Inception Soundtrack - Time (Hans Zimmer)

First, I want to thank Charlie Chaplin for his magnificent performance here, his mimic and gestures are simply overwhelming. I want to thank everyone who was involved in creating this movie, and especially this timeless, brilliant and heartrending final speech (70 years ago!).
Second, I want to thank Hans Zimmer for this beautiful and epic song. A song that brings tears to my eyes and a smile on my face at the same time, everytime I listen to it.
Finally, I am thankful for the very moment I had the idea to combine these two masterpieces of art. Together they conjure hope to my mind, courage to my heart.
There are no cuts. Speech and song just fit great together. I only decreased the volume of the music a bit in the later parts so it does not cover the speech that much, as some of you noted.
My favorite moment is at ~2:30, the camera zooms on Chaplin's face... "... but in all men, in you! You, the people have the power! The power to create machines, the power to create happiness! You, the people have the power, to make this life free and beatiful, to make this life a wonderful adventure! ..."
Inconceivably awesome. I love it.
Thanks a lot for the comments and inputs of the old (out-of-sync) version & enjoy the new one!
(I do not own any copyrights of the used material)

[@nadiavandermerwe6376]

It gives me the chills every time i listen to it.

[@gabrielcroft5534]

The best speech in recorded history. Charlie should be considered up there with Martin Luther King Jr, JFK, and such... Just because it's a film doesn't mean you can use that stage in the way they did. Amazing words, words that will live forever!

[@I2dios8]

Except he never really did anything except comedy and a really nice speech. Sure it's a good speech, and he was a good comedian and probably a good person. But he was never really a martyr for social rights or peace. I don't mean this is as a bad thing, he's just simply not that kind of person.

[@rmaiden30]

@@I2dios8 what the fuck have you done? Lol comment on some KZbin videos

[@rmaiden30]

@@I2dios8 you also don't know shit, but you're probably the guy that gives advice freely lol

[@whycuds]

It's the unblinking stare that adds a sort of solemnness, seriousness of the speech.

[@annahill99]

"Machine men! With machine minds and machine hearts! You are not machines! You are not cattle! You are MEN!" gives me chills every time.

[@wearesaltedfish]

I love the part in 3:33 where his face falls and he runs his hand through his hair. Even he is overwhelmed by his words.

[@ShockLegionLeader]

If you want to win the Presidential election just play this, every single thing he says is true, this world can be a beautiful place if they'd take a few of these points to heart.

[@nedwulff6196]

I cry every time I listen to this speech. Every time. How I wish this were understood and taken into every soul....then we'll truly have world peace.

[@sarqasm]

After 70 years this is still the greatest speech ever.

[@jumperxshotz]

brought me to tears when he brought the kingdom of god part...hits hard man, it hits hard

[@skycrash1779]

it does, if only real politicans would think that way, the world would be a better place... its to most amazing speech i ever heard!

[@zZzZUPER]

you single out the one thing that is bad in the speech.. you are part of the problem

[@b0bb0btheb0b]

His voice cracking while pleading with the soldiers from 1:58 on always puts a lump in my throat.

[@helvetevafint]

I have been watching this every single day for 2 months now. It still brings me close to tears and gives me the goosebumps every time, this is amazing. Oh my god.

[@Radial251]

More than just millions Charlie. Your voice reaches us all. I hope we can revive this performance. In throws into perspective modern issues better than any modern piece I've seen has. Let us all unite.

[@ti2218]

is if bad that I cry every time I watch this? Nlt sure if they are tears of joy, sadness, both, or some other type. I guess it doesn't really matter. This speech is absolutely amazing. It's very rare to see something like this in the world now. Somethihg with a true meaning, not just some foolish story.

[@UndeadPathfinder]

Fantastic speech, one of the best I've ever listened too.

[@DannyWilliamH]

Im not at all kidding when I say that I literally shed tears each time I watch this video. It fills me with anger and an awe that this line was spoken 70+ years ago by a man who spent most of his career silent. Yet, in this film he uses his voice to deliver, in my opinion, the greatest line in all of cinema. Its as true today as it was then, if not more so. You can easily substitute "airplane" and "radio" with "cell phone" and "internet". If that were a real man today, I'd follow him anywhere.

[@lukemac93]

This truly is timeless. Whether 70 years ago or today, this speech will forever be relevant.

[@itsthedingo]

My favorite moment is when Hanna progressively looks into straight into the camera combining that sharp sound from this excellent soundtrack. It sends chills down my spine right when the video ends.

[@MrStrikecentral]

If only such a thing was possible. So long as men die, liberty will never perish. So long as men live, utopia will never dawn.

[@jermfish66]

MrStrikecentral I'm not gonna say I agree with it but that's a great comment

[@Jorel032777]

This speech has never been more needed now than ever before. Mankind is killing his own existence.

[@AlexxxRV]

This has got to be one of the greatest speeches ever written. I wish the real world's leaders would still speak like this.

[@januszjunior3176]

I'm watching this two days after the 70th anniversary of D-Day. When Charlie directs his speech to soldiers I just can't help but tear up a bit. They are asked to do so much yet even in Canada they are mistreated. I won't ever forget their sacrifice. How about you?

[@dafyddlewis89]

Last time i spoke to a soldier i asked him how it felt to drop shells on afghani towns for sometimes 10+hours each day. He said he hadnt really thought about it and that a paycheck is a paycheck...... So yeah, you tell me what he deserves because i dont fucking know.

[@TheMightyBaino]

Goosebumps every time!

[@Dan0Dead0Or0Alive]

I've watched this about 10 times over the past 3 days and it still gives me that same feeling of wanting to achieve more everytime I watch it.

[@lazaruslongnl9046]

Years of learning, spending time to read one philosophy after another, to study the world around me, and 70 years ago, this piece of film hit the nail right on the head. Brilliant, this must be spread. "We have speed, but have shut ourselves in."

[@thedude1099]

I know he’s acting but I feel it is real

[@mehdilebowski6784]

it's a masterpiece speechi never heard such powerful thing

[@TheScrewbucket]

When my dad was much younger, he asked his mother about this movie. I forgot which. She could recite every single line from this speech word for word without a moment of hesitation. The amazing thing about this speech isn't how touching it is or how soul wrenching it is. It's how this speech has stayed relevant over the years. His words, as true as they were then, have become even more true now. His words are not immortal because of how powerful they are. It's how timeless they are.

[@geminiwoe]

Europe needs this speech even more now then ever.

[@mcnabb1337]

Goosebumps..

[@TheFrozenPeak]

we are not like that

[@brendanharkin1226]

Israel ,take note!!!

[@WomackNLD]

Muslims you mean.

[@jeffff12]

Charlie Chaplin is the most understated and convincing actor I've seen. So many actors try to overact the scene, but Chaplin is perfect (especially in City Lights)

[@Darkmatter105]

I was on a break and started watching this in the office. Half way through the video I realized half the office is behind me watching it. It was like kids watching fireworks, everyone was so touched. We had a really peaceful day after that. Just enjoying life.

[@nighthawk0240]

Name of song?

[@nighthawk0240]

+gachiGASM the song is good and I asked a question is it really that hard to ask someone a question these days geez

[@Jabbaz03]

Epiczelfergamar Zelfer normally it's retarded enough people who dont check the description for a song when it's there, but this case is even worse.. the fucking title of the god damn video

[@PepperoniJ]

+Epiczelfergamar Zelfer Darude - Sandstorm

[@DJxTriKz]

+gachiGASM You're either really young and your attitude is acceptable because your mind hasn't developed. Or! You're just old, aggressive and the sort of "brute" Chaplin talks about, filled with hate.

[@Jabbaz03]

Strange Sausage or im just baffled by how stupid this guy is

[@kathyhu7167]

This is a stand alone speech no background music required what a travesty and insult

[@MsBigman143]

Kathy Hu girl it is not that serious. this actually helps me and other people out for music

[@eatingfatty]

Why is it that whenever I watch this video I want to burst into tears? God, I miss Charlie Chaplin. This video really makes me want to change the world, and mark my words, I'm going to.

[@Htwolg02]

This speech is amazing. Not only is it well written and heartfelt, it's real. The things he says are 100% true to today. Greed is what causes all of this. It's very sad. We have the power do something about it, but nobody cares. We have made attempts to show people what is wrong, but no one listens. I wish people would listen and understand what's going on. We live in a world full of hate, war, racism, and so much more. It needs to change. And it needs to change soon.

[@outtoxicated9104]

The speech against donald trump.

[@outtoxicated9104]

+Reaver17 I made this comment before I had done research.. You're right lol.

[@tfsalnave1]

Much agreed. WHo ever wrote this script had a mind to send a message for decades.

[@wearesaltedfish]

This is so heartbreakingly beautiful. I never knew how boundless Chaplin's talents were.

[@migster44]

The pure emotion and power SURGING from this video, it simply cannot be outdone. The words, the eyes and tone... Actors of our time cannot pull off this passion... This pure lust for what they do. This man was, is, and will always be an icon not only among actors and directors, but among every living being who's heard his name or seen his face. This man can and will change lives, decades after his time. What am I saying? centuries after his time.

[@CalamityCa1]

'' You do not hate, only the unloved and the unnatural hate'' love that line.

[@umcarainteressante]

This is the the most beautiful speech ever said. The music just helps its epicness.

[@EchoSnipinn]

This truly is an amazing speech. Charlie Chaplin is a true hero of free speech.

[@xeropressure]

Who can dislike this in all seriousness? Its so powerful, so positive and full of hope.

[@poizunman75]

I believe, that all the people of the world should be able to listen to this speech, and we should memorize it by heart if we so choose.

[@ti3nt]

I watch this every morning to retain my humanity. Imagine a world where everybody saw this and believed it.

[@MarvelousMinerva]

I cannot stop watching this. Beyond amazing, beyond inspirational. God bless Charlie Chaplin.

[@catkyphi]

i am absolutely overwhelmed by this, had me in tears

[@IamQuuick]

The song that always make me smile, because of how beautiful it is, combined with this great speech. Breath taking.

[@andriv]

I´ve now bin listening to this for 8 times and always comes tear in my eyes.. he´s speaks the truth! You are the people!! Iceland loves you!

[@4583945]

This is the most powerful speech ever written.

[@proadmin1]

I'm over 40 and JUST found this video - and feel pretty profoundly cheated that I had not seen this sooner, but incredibly happy I've found it.

[@vmmartinezg]

It's been a long time since I heard a speech so full of life, kindness and love. That's not a man acting, that's a man desperate for his words to reach the whole world, that's a man who cared for the future of his children and the future of mankid. That's a man. Sad, that this kind of man is now virtually gone. We have truly become cattle, we have become machine men, we don't feel -and what's worst- we don't even think. Let this speech remind us all that we can be better, we can be greater.

[@Pivotninja623]

Well, you can go to bed tonight and be happy that you shared something beautiful with your friends, whether or not they appreciated it. This speech has been around for 72 years, and it will be around long after people care about whatever that girl's talking about. Congratulations: you just made the world a better place.

[@NeverCoppinIt]

In the eyes of my young man. This mans speech is the key to the long awaited goal of World Peace.

[@FinnyC]

This makes you feel,think and puts you in a state of awe all in one moment,amazing feeling.

[@nicku1]

Still moving and inspiring after all this years. And so regrettably forgotten by most. One technicality - pay attention, how absolutely perfect his diction is! Of a genius of SILENT movies!

[@pepedanon]

Respect! Charlie, the greatest! Amazing movie, amazing speech, amazing music!! We miss u, Charles!

[@WhyYouJelly]

70 years since this was first broadcast - the message is so ironic. Mankind will never change.

[@Madviking66]

Probably one of the greatest speeches I have ever heard

[@ToxicMynd]

It makes everyone cry. not in sadness, in pain, or in happiness. It simply is strong enough to move even the heaviest heart. It moves something in everyone, it is not emotion, it is more intangible and so much more powerful than emotion. It is truth...

[@ThouCorpseInLace]

This needs to be played for one whole day on every channel of the world.

[@angelwithin91]

This speech actually made me cry. Not in a bad way, It was just so beautiful. This speech truly has the meaning of truth and courage. Now I'm starting to feel less powerless to the people that put me down in my life and now finally realizing I'm able to fight back to get whatever I want and whatever feels right for me. Never surrender. Thank you Charlie Chaplin for so much inspiration you give me, not just this speech but everything you've accomplished.

[@dgray167]

The way he combs his hair over at the end breaks my heart every time.

[@KtotheJ524]

I don't care if hes gone. He will always be the greatest actor ever.

[@tinroofbusted]

I have seen this several times, Never have I been more inspired to write now. Humanity needs to live with each other and love each other. Everyone listen to the words Charlie Chaplin says. This was his and our " Grand Speech " The one I hope goes out to space and is heard by the universe as our greatest thought. HUMANITY lets all wish that this ideal will be our group hug and that we all finally relise that we all can work together for the benefit of us all.

[@ElidirPeters]

I had forgotten it. Now I will always remember. Thank you, Charlie.

[@TheDoctorRTR]

So much that is said in this speech can be turned around and used for today. Great speech.

[@ElektricSaxon]

The combination of these two pieces is genius. Amazing.

[@ScottyBeast]

I start to cry every time I watch this. It's passionate and thoughtful, and the music stirs the soul, but the sentiment itself...the thoughts expressed...are so simple; it's common sense. And it absolutely breaks my heart when I think of it, because I know that mankind will never achieve the kind of earnest goodwill that's crying out from our hearts every day. It flies in the face of our selfish human nature - a nature the progression of civil society demands we deny, but can we ever, truly?

[@burninrock24]

Gives me chills when he looks through the lens...

[@Etienne.D.]

Play this video to all of America, they need this message more than any nation in the world.

[@Statusinator]

It's amazing how well this song goes with this speech even though there are seventy years, a lifetime, separating them. Great minds think alike.

[@Tarzybabyxx]

if only people listened to this. beautiful, true.

[@princyavanya159]

The bitter truth is that this speech is still applicable in our world... we really need kindness and gentleness... we've come across many changes but still certain things remain the same.. it's everyones duty to ask themselves and make that change in themselves for a better world....the day when these qualites come into each person is the day this earth gets it's real peace.. i'm waiting for that day.. THE DAY WAR PERISHES, EVERYONE IS TREATED EQUALLY, WHEN STARVATION NO LONGER EXISTS , AND HUMANITY PEAKS IN EVERY HEART... A big SALUTE to This great man for making us realize this

[@FreddoX1]

It's beautiful espescially in retroperspective, because all of this that Chaplin promotes has been fulfilled. We in the Western world live in a free and happy place. All the possibilities to have a wonderful and happy life has been enabled. We're free, just as Chaplin wanted.

[@yvan905]

The people of the WORLD needs to act upon this man's words.

[@ramanjetly]

Absolutely great combination of the video and the legendary music by the one and only Hans Zimmer.

[@LukeeAG]

For a man who lived a life of silent cinema, when he chose to have a voice.. He used the wisest words.

[@zetrathoth]

After all these years, the world still haven't changed.

[@apheus27]

This is the only video I keep coming back to watch over and over. It never gets old...

[@painful1978]

"Let us all unit.." Then pause.. Perfect

[@proadmin1]

Who knew - Charlie Chaplin - rockin' KZbin! May this message be remembered now as then - until perhaps someday - it's no longer necessary.

[@RandomAutomaton]

When I feel like life is collapsing around me and I feel no hope for this world, I watch this video and it makes me cry. It makes me realize that what we are fed through propaganda makes us forget our humanity. Forgetting about our humanity makes us like machines with machine minds that has corrupted people. We need to realize that whatever your beliefs we are all humans with the same goal in mind.... happiness and it's achievable once we break our chains.

[@MarcoArsenault]

It shows just how much music reaches down into you and grabs you. Great performance and great music, a magnificent combo, from old and modern days.

[@jacob13892]

Very possibly the best 5 minutes of anything I have ever watched. It is a tragedy I lived 18 years before hearing this.

[@DemonSniperNL]

Me too and i watched this over and over and over again, I can't get enough of this!

[@RyanFilmMaker]

we need this today. Fight for liberty!

[@MaddProductionz]

She looks at us in the end after what he said. That's a powerful ending. One of the most amazing speechs ive ever heard if only the world could have heard it instead of it being on film.

[@AnonNumberZero]

This is why I fight for what I believe in. I don't care if you are black, white, gay or straight, American or Chinese, we all have the right to live in a free and decent world. A world where governments do not incite fear in the people, but they listen to the people, and work to make their lives better. A world where prejudice and hate is but a distant memory, a world where every human soul has a voice. I teared up when I heard this speech because this is what we so desperately need.

[@MrIntrepidOtter]

I have been listening to this almost constantly since I discovered it last night. It is quite possibly the most moving speech I have ever had the good fortune to hear. Good job combining it with the song, it makes it that much better.

[@0Tanaka0]

I love this man because of this speech.

[@Oreck1592]

I listen to this on a daily basis. It just reaches me... I love it.

[@Mike19737]

EVERYTIME I watch this I have tears in my eyes. Brilliant and timeless.

[@catamenia_]

You can add Time to anything and increase it's badassery. But Charlie Chaplin didn't need it. What an incredible speech.

[@boaner]

"we think too much and feel too little." too true.

[@Lindsey14Morgan]

If everyone in the world watched this and completely understood what he was saying, the world would truely be a better place.

[@Ne5k]

The emotional change he expresses from 3:30 onward is epic.

[@KawaiiKittyKat79]

OMG i cried throughout the whole video...this is simply amazing...it was an awesome combination of both the speech and the choice and timing of the song

[@aurorasonnenschein7612]

Prophetic message by a silent film star..... rest his soul.