Michel Hazanavicius won Best Director in Oscar 2012

The Artist takes Best Picture at the Oscars

The Artist also led to an award for Jean Dujardin, the lead character in the film, who exclaimed "I love this country" as he picked up Best Actor, and for Michel Hazanavicius, who won Best Director. The night also saw veteran actor, Christopher Plummer

Best Picture Oscar Goes To The Artist, Twitter Reacts | WebProNews

The Artist won the coveted Best Picture Oscar. Here's the ... Bryan KesslerIf The Artist winning Best Picture gets more people to go see it, then it has served a purpose.