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Sunday 26 February 2012

The Artist: more wins en route to Oscar

The Artist’s winning run continued at the Cesars and the Independent Spirit Awards, securing another 10 gongs.

In France, The Artist picked up six on Friday at its native Cesars: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design and Best Score. But Jean Dujardin didn’t win Best Actor!

Then on Saturday at the Spirit Awards, it secured: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Cinematography.

Were The Artist to beaten at the Oscars would be the biggest awards upset in many years. According to Wikipedia, it’s won 25 Best Film awards

Also faring well at the Spirits: Christopher Plummer (Best Supporting Actor for Beginners); Shailene Woodley (Best Supporting Actress for The Descendants); and Michelle Williams (Best Actress for My Week With Marilyn).

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