Summary
In 1927, George Valentin is a silent movie superstar. However, the advent of the talkies will kill his career and he will sink into oblivion. For young extra Peppy Miller, it seems the sky's the limit as major movie stardom awaits. Though their careers are taking different paths their destinies will... Full description
Summary: |
In 1927, George Valentin is a silent movie superstar. However, the advent of the talkies will kill his career and he will sink into oblivion. For young extra Peppy Miller, it seems the sky's the limit as major movie stardom awaits. Though their careers are taking different paths their destinies will become entwined. |
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Item Description: |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2011. Special features: blooper reel; "The Artist: the making of an American romance"; Q&A with the filmmakers and cast; "Hollywood as a character: the locations of The Artist"; "The artisans behind The Artist" featurettes. |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (101 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD; region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround; full screen (1.33:1). |
Audience: |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for a disturbing image and a crude gesture. |
Awards: |
Academy Awards, 2012: Best Picture, Best Actor (Jean Dujardin), Best Directing (Michel Hazanavicius), Costume Design (Mark Bridges), and Musical Score (Ludovic Bource). |
Production Credits: |
Director of photography, Guillaume Schiffman ; editors, Anne-Sophie Bion, Michel Hazanavicius ; music, Ludovic Bource. |
ISBN: |
9780101040419 0101040415 |