
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.
Michel Hazanavicius's silent black-and-white film that won Best Picture — critics universally embraced its homage charm. Jean Dujardin's career-launching, expressive performance is the centerpiece; among the most surprising Best Picture winners of its decade.