The Artist
A breath of fresh vintage air
Overview
Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Released in 2011, 'The Artist' pays homage to the silent film era of Hollywood that ended with the introduction of sound films in the late 1920s. The movie was made as a response to the increasing number of superhero and CGI-heavy films dominating the industry at the time.
- Exceptional black-and-white cinematography that perfectly captures the era and mood of silent films.
- Outstanding performances by Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo, demonstrating their incredible acting skills without dialogue.
- A poignant exploration of the transition from the golden age of silent films to the dawn of the 'talkies', offering a unique perspective on Hollywood history.
- The use of music as a narrative tool is both engaging and emotional, enhancing the storytelling experience.
Fun Facts
- The filmmakers intentionally chose not to use any synchronized dialogue or sound effects, instead relying on music and sound design to convey emotion and action.
- Michel Hazanavicius, the director of 'The Artist', is a big fan of silent films and was inspired by Charlie Chaplin's work in particular.
- Jean Dujardin won the Best Actor award at the 69th Annual Academy Awards for his role as George Valentin, making him the first French actor to win this category since Marcel Ophuls in 1958.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"A breath of fresh vintage air"
Français
FR
Title:
"Certains artistes ont besoin de quelque chose, d'autres non."
Español
ES
Title: The Artist
"Un soplo de aire fresco añejo"
Italiano
IT
Title:
"Una boccata d'aria fresca vintage"
Deutsch
DE
Title:
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Türkçe
TR
Title: Artist
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Oscar Awards
Wins
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE - 2011
Jean Dujardin
COSTUME DESIGN - 2011
Mark Bridges
DIRECTING - 2011
Michel Hazanavicius
MUSIC (Original Score) - 2011
Ludovic Bource
BEST PICTURE - 2011
Thomas Langmann
Nominations
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE - 2011
Bérénice Bejo
ART DIRECTION - 2011
Laurence Bennett, Robert Gould
CINEMATOGRAPHY - 2011
Guillaume Schiffman
FILM EDITING - 2011
Anne-Sophie Bion, Michel Hazanavicius
WRITING (Original Screenplay) - 2011
Michel Hazanavicius
Media
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'George Valentin Loses Everything' Scene | The Artist (2011)
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'George Dreams Of Sound' Scene | The Artist (2011)
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'Who's That Girl?' Scene | The Artist (2011)