The Artist (2011) — Screenplay
In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star risks obscurity as talkies rise while a young dancer he inspires rockets to fame, testing their bond.
- Written by
- Michel Hazanavicius
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Studio
- The Weinstein Company
- Length
- 43 pages
This screenplay is a masterclass in visual storytelling, proving that action and expression can carry a narrative as powerfully as dialogue. Study its seamless tone shift from romantic comedy to poignant drama, and its clever use of sound and silence to drive character conflict. Hazanavicius crafts a world of showbiz glamour and anxiety with sharp, economic scenes.
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