The Artist is a 2011 French comedy-drama film directed by Michel Hazanavicius, starring Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo. Packaged as a silent, black-and-white 1920s melodrama, the film provides audiences a powerful filmgoing experience that works on many levels. 'The Artist' surpassed the $20 million mark at the box office weekend. “The Artist” is the film’s format and the way French Director Michel Hazanavicius uses it as a tool to forward the narrative. Valentin’s response is not far off from that of many real-life silent era stars, some whose careers didn’t stay alive this monumental change in moviemaking.
The film was nominated for six Golden Globes, the most of any film from 2011, and won three; Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Best Original Score, and Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (Dujardin). In January 2012 the film was nominated for twelve BAFTAs and ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Hazanavicius, Best Actor in a Leading Role for Dujardin, and Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Bejo. In France, it has been nominated for ten César Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Original Screenplay.
Outside a movie premier, enthusiastic fan Peppy Miller literally bumps into the swashbuckling hero of the silent film, George Valentin. The star reacts graciously and Peppy plants a kiss on his cheek as they are surrounded by photographers. The headlines demand: "Who's That Girl?" and Peppy is inspired to audition for a dancing bit-part at the studio. However as Peppy slowly rises through the industry, the introduction of talking-pictures turns Valentin's world upside-down.
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