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.
Click here to get an e-mail alert when The Artist is showing in a UK cinema near you. 3 people have reviewed or commented on this film. Click here to read the reviews. Have you seen this film? Click here to review/comment on The Artist.Silent cinema made a big noise at the BAFTA 2012 awards ceremony last night. Black-and-white charmer The Artist took home seven awards, including the coveted Best Film prize.
The BAFTA jury clearly had eyes for only one film at the red carpet event, held in London yesterday evening, as The Artist also took home the Best Director, Original Screenplay, Lead Actor, Costume Design, Cinematography and Original Music awards.
Also getting some loving were Octavia Spencer for The Help and Christopher Plummer for Beginners in the Supporting categories, while Meryl Streep added another Leading Actress award to her groaning cabinet for The Iron Lady.
Meanwhile, Thor actors Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston both missed out on the Orange Rising Star award, which went to Adulthood actor Adam Deacon.
On the British side of things, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy nabbed the Outstanding British Film prize (and deservedly so), while Paddy Considine's phenomenal Tyrannosaur was awarded the Outstanding Debut gong... Source: www.totalfilm.com