The Artist (film)

"The Artist" is a 2011 silent film that pays homage to classic cinema of the 1920s and 1930s. It follows George Valentin, a popular silent film star, whose career declines with the advent of talkies, while a young dancer, Peppy Miller, rises to fame. The film explores themes of fame, adaptation, and the transition from silent to sound films, using expressive visuals and body language instead of dialogue. It is celebrated for its nostalgic style, black-and-white aesthetic, and its ability to tell a compelling story through visual storytelling alone.