The artist was the winner of the main contenders for the upcoming Film Academy Awards, United Kingdom. But the fact that the French-style tribute to the silent film really a black-and-white silent film (gasp!) seems to have escaped some moviegoers.
Brings to mind tales of people stormed out when meeting with a great soundtrack).
For those who haven’t heard: The Artist is a love letter to Hollywood’s golden era of silent film and tells the story of the star is fading and lay women ride (French actor Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo, respectively) who cross paths as a “talkie” was born.
Oscar competitors might also features U.S. Actor James Cromwell, John Goodman, Penelope Ann Miller and Malcolm McDowell in the Brit cast.