Michel Hazanavicius for THE ARTIST.

The article discusses the work of film director Michel Hazanavicius in light of his nomination for the Academy Award for Best Director for his film "The Artist." This is Hazanavicius' first Academy Award nomination. In order to prepare for the film, which focuses on silent films, the director studied the works of his favorite silent filmmakers. The film was well-received at the Cannes Film Festival in France. He will go on to direct a new version of the 1948 war film "The Search," which was initially directed by Fred Zinnemann.