The Artist

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟢 15/100
Total warning time: 1m
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 10/100 (30s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:45:00 - 00:45:30] A woman is seen in lingerie in a dressing room.
Drug Use: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Violence: 🟢 5/100 (30s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [01:10:00 - 01:10:30] A character accidentally sets himself on fire briefly.
Strong Language: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
The Artist
Year: 2011
Certificate: U
Runtime: 100 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
IMDB: 7.9
Meta Score: 89
Votes: 230624
Gross: 44,671,682
Director: Michel Hazanavicius
Stars: Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman, James Cromwell
Overview: An egomaniacal film star develops a relationship with a young dancer against the backdrop of Hollywood's silent era.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of The Artist (2011)?
A: The Artist is a silent black-and-white film set in Hollywood between 1927 and 1932. It follows the story of George Valentin (Jean Dujardin), a silent film star whose career declines with the advent of 'talkies,' while Peppy Miller (Bérénice Bejo), a young actress he mentors, rises to stardom in the new era of sound films.
Q: Who are the main actors in The Artist?
A: The main actors in The Artist are Jean Dujardin as George Valentin, Bérénice Bejo as Peppy Miller, John Goodman as Al Zimmer, and James Cromwell as Clifton.
Q: Why is The Artist a silent film?
A: The Artist is a silent film as a homage to the era of silent cinema, which the movie depicts. The lack of spoken dialogue and the use of intertitles help recreate the authentic experience of watching a film from the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Q: Did The Artist win any major awards?
A: Yes, The Artist won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Michel Hazanavicius, and Best Actor for Jean Dujardin. It also won three Golden Globes and seven BAFTA Awards.
Q: What is the significance of the dog in The Artist?
A: The dog, named Uggie, plays Jack, George Valentin's loyal companion. Uggie's performance became iconic and added charm to the film, symbolizing unwavering loyalty and often providing comic relief in the story.