Drama,Comedy,Romance
Belgium,France
The Artist is a black-and-white silent movie directed by Michel Hazanavicius. It takes place in Hollywood in 1927, during the transition from silent films to "talkies." The film stars Jean Dujardin as George Valentin, a silent movie star who is reluctant to embrace the new technology of sound in movies. Meanwhile, Peppy Miller (Bérénice Bejo), a young dancer, rises to fame in talking pictures.
As George's career starts to decline due to his refusal to adapt to the new era, Peppy becomes a rising star. Despite the differences in their careers and backgrounds, George and Peppy share a strong connection. They develop a romantic relationship, but George's pride and stubbornness prevent him from accepting Peppy's help to revive his career.
The Artist is an homage to the silent era of Hollywood, paying tribute to the artistry of silent filmmaking through its use of visual storytelling and iconic film techniques such as intertitles and exaggerated expressions. The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Dujardin, becoming the first silent film to win Best Picture since the 1920s.
