The Artist is French movie made by a French production company, a French director and French stars, but it's not a "foreign film" according to the Academy- thanks to @TheAwl
Plot: Set in Hollywood in 1927, silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion. He sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.
Best Picture (won) Original Screenplay (nominated) Original Score (won) Art Direction (nominated) Cinematography (nominated) Costume Design (won) Film Editing (nominated)
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