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The Artist

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Bérénice Bejo and Jean Dujardin in The Artist (2011)
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.
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An egomaniacal film star develops a relationship with a young dancer against the backdrop of Hollywood's silent era.An egomaniacal film star develops a relationship with a young dancer against the backdrop of Hollywood's silent era.An egomaniacal film star develops a relationship with a young dancer against the backdrop of Hollywood's silent era.
IMDb RATING
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243K
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    • Michel Hazanavicius
    • Michel Hazanavicius
  • Stars
    • Jean Dujardin
    • Bérénice Bejo
    • John Goodman
    • Michel Hazanavicius
    • Michel Hazanavicius
  • Stars
    • Jean Dujardin
    • Bérénice Bejo
    • John Goodman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 725User reviews
    • 587Critic reviews
    • 89Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 5 Oscars

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    Official Version
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    First Trailer
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    Uggie, Toto, & Award-Winning Movie Dogs
    Clip 3:31
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    "Screen Dance"
    Clip 0:49
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    "Taking Bows"
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    "Breakfast Table"
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    The Artist: International Trailer
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    Photos151

    Malcolm McDowell and Bérénice Bejo in The Artist (2011)
    Penelope Ann Miller in The Artist (2011)
    Jean Dujardin and Missi Pyle in The Artist (2011)
    Bérénice Bejo in The Artist (2011)
    John Goodman and Bob Glouberman in The Artist (2011)
    Michel Hazanavicius in The Artist (2011)
    Bérénice Bejo and Jean Dujardin in The Artist (2011)
    Jean Dujardin in The Artist (2011)
    Uggie at an event for The Artist (2011)
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    Uggie at an event for The Artist (2011)

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    Jean Dujardin
    Jean Dujardin
    • George Valentin
    Bérénice Bejo
    Bérénice Bejo
    • Peppy Miller
    John Goodman
    John Goodman
    • Al Zimmer
    James Cromwell
    James Cromwell
    • Clifton
    Penelope Ann Miller
    Penelope Ann Miller
    • Doris
    Missi Pyle
    Missi Pyle
    • Constance
    Beth Grant
    Beth Grant
    • Peppy's Maid
    Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter
    • Peppy's Butler
    Joel Murray
    Joel Murray
    • Policeman Fire
    Elizabeth Tulloch
    Elizabeth Tulloch
    • Norma
    • (as Bitsie Tulloch)
    Ken Davitian
    Ken Davitian
    • Pawnbroker
    Malcolm McDowell
    Malcolm McDowell
    • The Butler
    Basil Hoffman
    Basil Hoffman
    • Auctioneer
    Bill Fagerbakke
    Bill Fagerbakke
    • Policeman Tuxedo
    Nina Siemaszko
    Nina Siemaszko
    • Admiring Woman
    • (as Nina Siemazko)
    Stephen Mendillo
    Stephen Mendillo
    • Set Assistant
    Dash Pomerantz
    Dash Pomerantz
    • Peppy's Boyfriend
    Beau Nelson
    • Peppy's Boyfriend
      • Michel Hazanavicius
      • Michel Hazanavicius
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    • Trivia
      Jean Dujardin became the first-ever French actor to win a Best Actor Academy Award when he won an Oscar for this film.
    • Goofs
      When George meets Peppy for the first time, he is surrounded by reporters and photographers. One reporter has the typical "PRESS" card stuck in his hat brim, but the typeface is Helvetica, which was not introduced until 1958.
    • Quotes

      Doris: I'm unhappy.

      George Valentin: So are millions of us.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits are in the style of the 1920s and 1930s, complete with technical credits shown the way they were then.
    • Connections
      Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.18 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Estancia OP.8
      (Alberto Ginastera))

      Conducted by Ernst van Tiel (as Ernst Van Tiel)

      Performed by Brussels Philharmonic (as Brussels Philharmonic - The Orchestra of Flanders)

      ©Boosey & Hawkes c/o Editions Durand/Universal

      (p) 2011 La Petite Reine

      Courtesy of Universal Music Vision

    User reviews725

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    10/10
    Cannes Favorite
    I managed to catch a screening of this at Cannes, and if you're thinking about skipping this film because it's silent and black and white, you're going to be missing out on a very special experience.

    Everything about this film is exceptional. The acting is top-notch, the story is intriguing, and despite being black and white, the film is visually appealing. The filmmakers really make great use of the medium, and even though there are no voices or color, my interest was never lost.

    Jean Dujardin gives a great performance. You like him instantly and, without giving too much away, you want him to succeed. This movie is really chock full of great actors and actresses. You'll see some familiar faces, but they all blend in well with the world of the film.

    I really don't know a whole lot about the director Michel Hazanavicius, but after seeing this film I'm definitely interested in seeing what he does next.

    Highly recommend!
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    • courageousjames
    • Aug 30, 2011

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    • Why didn't George Valentin make talkies?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2012 (United States)
      • France
      • Belgium
      • United States
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Facebook (Germany)
      • English
      • French
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    • Filming locations
      • Bradbury Building - 304 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Studio 37
      • La Petite Reine
      • La Classe Américaine
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 40 minutes
      • Black and White
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS

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