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The Artist (2011)

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A silent movie star meets a young dancer, but the arrival of talking pictures sends their careers in opposite directions.
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Cast

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Peppy's Maid
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Peppy's Butler
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Policeman Fire
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Norma (as Bitsie Tulloch)
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Pawnbroker
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Auctioneer
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Policeman Tuxedo
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Admiring Woman (as Nina Siemazko)
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Storyline

Outside a movie premiere, enthusiastic fan Peppy Miller literally bumps into the swashbuckling hero of the silent film, George Valentin. The star reacts graciously and Peppy plants a kiss on his cheek as they are surrounded by photographers. The headlines demand: "Who's That Girl?" and Peppy is inspired to audition for a dancing bit-part at the studio. However as Peppy slowly rises through the industry, the introduction of talking-pictures turns Valentin's world upside-down. Written by L. Hamre

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Rated PG-13 for a disturbing image and a crude gesture | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

12 January 2012 (Israel)  »

Also Known As:

Ha'artist  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€2,258,297 (France), 16 October 2011, Limited Release

Opening Weekend USA:

$204,878, 18 November 2011, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$44,671,682

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$133,432,856
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1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Basil Hoffman, who portrayed the auctioneer in this film, bears more than a strong resemblance to silent film legend Buster Keaton. Hoffman also portrayed comedy writer Herb Lee, who chose to be always silent, in My Favorite Year (1982). See more »

Goofs

When George sees the large marque for Peppy Miller's movie Beauty Spot, the beauty spot on her image is on the wrong side of her face. See more »

Quotes

[last lines]
Assistant Director: And... action!
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Crazy Credits

The following film is presented in its original 1.33:1 aspect ratio, as intended by the filmmakers. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Kirstie's Vintage Home: Iman and Heather (2012) See more »

Soundtracks

Jubilee Stomp
(Duke Ellington [as Edward Ellington])
©Gotham Music Service, Inc. c/o Salabert/Universal
Performed by Duke Ellington
(p) Originally released 1928 Sony Music Entertainment
Courtesy of Universal Music Vision & Sony Music Entertainment France
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Cannes Favorite
30 August 2011 | by – See all my reviews

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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