The Artist, a French silent film directed by Michel Hazanavicius, is officially released in France.
The Artist wins five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Michel Hazanavicius, and Best Actor for Jean Dujardin.
The Artist wins the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
George Valentin enjoys great fame as a silent film actor during the late 1920s.
Peppy Miller is discovered as an extra and begins her rise in the film industry.
The film industry begins the transition from silent films to talkies, impacting many silent film stars including George Valentin.
George Valentin resists adopting talking pictures, leading to declining career opportunities.
Peppy Miller rises to fame and success as a star in talking pictures.
George experiences financial difficulties and fading fame as silent films lose popularity.
Peppy assists George by finding him work and supporting him during his decline.
George takes steps to adapt to talkies by learning to speak clearly for sound films.
A romantic relationship develops between George and Peppy.
George returns to acting with a successful role in a sound film, reigniting his career.
