The Artist is a silent black-and-white French film set in Hollywood during the 1920s. It tells the story of George Valentin, a silent film star whose career begins to decline with the advent of talkies. As George struggles to adapt to the changing industry, he forms a connection with Peppy Miller, a young actress on the rise. The Artist is a visually stunning and nostalgic movie that pays homage to the golden age of cinema.