Directed by Michel Hazanavicius, "The Artist" tells the story of silent film superstar George Valentin, played by Jean Dujardin, who mourns the arrival of talking pictures. 　　The pompous actor fails to adapt with the new era, which eventually ruins his career. As he falls out of the spotlight, another star, an aspiring young actress, who he had a bittersweet encounter with in the past, is born. (Courtesy: The Weinstein Company)