Happy 53rd Birthday, Michel Hazanavicius! Born today in 1967, this French film editor, screenwriter, producer and film director is best known for his 2011 French black and white comedy-drama romance film 'The Artist'.
Set in the 1920s, actor George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a bona fide matinee idol with many adoring fans. While working on his latest film, Valentin finds himself falling in love with an ingenue named Peppy Miller (Bérénice Bejo) and, what's more, it seems Peppy feels the same way.
However, Valentin is reluctant to cheat on his wife with the beautiful young actress. The growing popularity of sound in movies (or talkies) further separates the potential lovers, as Valentin's career begins to fade while Peppy's star rises.
The following year, 'The Artist' won five Oscars, including Best Picture at the 84th Academy Awards in late February 2012. It also won Hazanavicius the an Oscar for Best Director.
Prior to 'The Artist', Hazanavicius was also known for directing spy film parodies.
These included the 2006 French comedy/action spy film 'Le Caire, nid d' espions' ('OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies') as well as the 2009 French comedy/action spy film 'Rio ne répond plus' ('OSS 117: Lost in Rio').
These included the 2006 French comedy/action spy film 'Le Caire, nid d' espions' ('OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies') as well as the 2009 French comedy/action spy film 'Rio ne répond plus' ('OSS 117: Lost in Rio').
Hazanavicius is married to French-Argentine actress Bérénice Bejo. They have four children together.
Hazanavicius has been active from 1988–present.
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