The Artist is a silent black-and-white film set in 1920s Hollywood. It tells the story of George Valentin, a silent film star whose career begins to decline with the advent of talkies. Meanwhile, Peppy Miller, a young actress, rises to stardom in the new era of sound films. The Artist is a visually stunning and nostalgic movie that pays homage to the golden age of cinema. It won several Academy Awards, including Best Picture.