The Artist (2011)

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4 star rating THE Screened Review by Matt Rorie

An audicious but reverent nod to a forgotten art form, The Artist is the best film about filmmaking to arrive this year.

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Michel Hazanavicius director previously directed OSS 117 - Lost in Rio

The story of a silent film star falling into obscurity with the advent of the talkie, and the up-and-coming starlet he forms a romance with.
Quote: George Valentin

(Talking about his dog) "If only he could talk."

Writers
Cast
Jean Dujardin George Valentin
Bérénice Bejo Peppy Miller
John Goodman Al Zimmer
James Cromwell Clifton
Penelope Ann Miller Doris
Missi Pyle Constance
Beth Grant Peppy's Maid
Ed Lauter The Butler
Joel Murray Policeman Fire
Bitsie Tulloch Norma
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Academy Awards (Oscars)

The Academy Awards or Oscars recognized The Artist in many categories including giving it a nomination for Best Picture.

Nominations

Best Picture

Best Director-Michel Hazanavicius

Best Original Screenplay-Michel Hazanavicius

Best Actor-Jean Dujardin

Best Supporting Actress-Berenice Bejo

Best Editing-Michel Hazanavicius and Anne-Sophie Bion

Best Cinematography-Guillame Schiffman

Best Art Direction

Best Score-Ludovic Bource

Best Costume Design-Mark Bridges

Total: 10

Critic's Choice Awards

The Critic's Choice Awards--the largest and most prestigious movie awards ceremony given by critics-recognized The Artist in many categories, and awarded it several of the big trophies including Best Picture.

Wins

Best Picture

Best Director-Michel Hazanavicius

Best Score-Ludovic Bource

Best Costume Design-Mark Bridges

Total: 4

Nominations

Best Picture Won

Best Director-Michel Hazanavicius Won

Best Original Screenplay-Michel Hazanavicius Lost to Midnight in Paris (Woody Allen)

Best Acting Ensemble Lost to The Help

Best Actor-Jean Dujardin Lost to The Descendants (George Clooney)

Best Supporting Actress-Berenice Bejo Lost to The Help (Octavia Spencer)

Best Editing-Michel Hazanavicius and Anne-Sophie Bion Lost to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Best Cinematography-Guillame Schiffman Lost to War Horse and The Tree of Life

Best Art Direction Lost to Hugo

Best Score-Ludovic Bource Won

Best Costume Design-Mark Bridges Won

Total: 11
The Artist 32 images
Trailer: The Artist

The director and stars of OSS 117 return in this black-and-white silent film. Repeat: the year 2011 will see the release of a new black-and-white silent film.

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General Information Edit
Name The Artist
US Release Nov. 23, 2011
UK Release Nov. 20, 2011
AUS Release Feb. 2, 2012
Runtime 100
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Romance
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Rating PG-13
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  • In today's dollars
    Domestic $28,070,412
    Foreign +44,672,305
  • = total worldwide gross $72,742,717
  • - a reported budget of $15,000,000
  • = a 385.0% net profit of $57,742,717
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