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
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.
