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- 100 Minutes
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Language English
- Subtitles English
- Country France
- Rated:
- Format: 1.37:1
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- Directed by Michel Hazanavicius
- Written by Michel Hazanavicius
- Starring Bérénice Béjo, Beth Grant, Ed Lauter, James Cromwell, Jean Dujardin, Joel Murray, John Goodman, Ken Davitian, Malcolm McDowell, Missi Pyle, Penelope Ann Miller
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Hollywood 1927. George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a silent movie superstar. The advent of the talkies will sound the death knell for his career and see him fall into oblivion. For young extra Peppy Miller (Berenice Bejo), it seems the sky's the limit - major movie stardom awaits. THE ARTIST tells the story of their interlinked destinies.
Ever see a silent film? We have lots! See our article, "Getting Started With a Silent Film."
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Won: Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Achievement in Directing, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Dujardin), Best Achievement in Costume Design, Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Picture - Original Score, 2012 Academy Awards
Nominated: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Bejo), Best Writing - Original Screenplay, Best Achievement in Cinematography, Best Achievement in Film Editing, Best Achievement in Art Direction, 2012 Academy Awards; Palme d'Or, 2011 Academy Awards
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