Black and white, and without dialogue, this modern film almost seems a product of the 1920's Hollywood its story is set in. Even without words, The Artist manages to speak to the joy and spirit of Hollywood's past, as the charismatic George Valentin struggles to adjust when his silent stardom is threatened by the advent of talkies. Winner of Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Costume Design and Musical Score.Captivating audiences since its premiere at Cannes, The Artist has received countless wins and nominations for both its cast and crew on the awards circuit, even securing a prize for supporting star Uggie the dog. Director Michel Hazanavicius's decision to make the film in black and white and without dialogue, so that it almost seems a product of the 1920's Hollywood its story is set in, adds greatly to The Artist's unique charm. It is hard not to be drawn into this beautiful ode to the silent era, as the charismatic George Valentin (played by the equally charismatic Jean Dujardin) struggles to adjust to the advent of talking pictures. Crossing paths with Peppy Miller, a young dancer about to get a big break in the changing industry, Valentin learns that for as much as he wants to hold onto the past, he must also look to the future. "The Artist is an inventive, visually eloquent and joyously intoxicating celebration of movies," that is sure to make you smile. (USA Today) Winner of Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Costume Design and Musical Score! More at weinsteinco.com/sites/the-artist/ 35mm
2011 , b&w, 1 hour 40 minutes, France