The Artist

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    In 1929, actor George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a bona fide matinee idol with many adoring fans. While working on his latest film, George finds himself falling in love with an ingenue named Peppy Miller (Bérénice Bejo) and, what's more, it seems Peppy feels the same way. But George is reluctant to cheat on his wife with the beautiful young actress. The growing popularity of sound in movies further separates the potential lovers, as George's career begins to fade while Peppy's star rises.


    In 1929, actor George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a bona fide matinee idol with many adoring fans. While working on his latest film, George finds himself falling in love with an ingenue named Peppy Miller (Bérénice Bejo) and, what's more, it seems Peppy feels the same way. But George is reluctant to cheat on his wife with the beautiful young actress. The growing popularity of sound in movies further separates the potential lovers, as George's career begins to fade while Peppy's star rises.

    Awards

    Academy Awards - Best Picture

    Academy Awards - Best Actor - Jean Dujardin

    Academy Awards - Directing - Michel Hazanavicius

    Academy Awards - Original Score

    Academy Awards - Costume Design

    Spirit Awards - Feature, Director, Cinematography, Male Lead - Jean Dujardin

    Cesar Awards - Film, Director, Actress, Cinematography, Music, Production Design

    SAG Awards - Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Jean Dujardin

    Director's Guild Awards - Outstanding Directorial Achievement (Feature Film) - Michel Hazanavicius

    Golden Globes - Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)

    Golden Globes - Best Actor (Comedy or Musical) - Jean Dujardin

    Golden Globes - Best Original Score


    Nominations

    Academy Awards - Best Supporting Actress - Berenice Bejo, Cinematography, Original Screenplay, Art Direction, Film Editing

    Director: 
    Michel Hazanavicius
    Studio: 
    Weinstein Co.
    Release Date: 
    November 23, 2011
    Rating: 
    PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned
    Rating Warnings: 
    Adult Situations

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    nancigerstman1's picture

    Me too! I thought this movie was great! The directing was fabulous.

    joanhunnicutt's picture

    V. B. B

    LadyzMan's picture

    I want to see this. Any code for St.Louis location.