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The Artist is a notable film representing the history of the world of cinema has come. The story, which is set? in Hollywood, encompasses the relationship between an upcoming young actress and an older silent film celebrity as silent cinema stops being fashionable. Talkies replace this trend once talkies are introduced. The Artist has been praised for its excellent elements across the world of film for representing the history of the film and depicting the change in medium and individuals’ roles so effectively. Comment by Lisa Perdigao: ? No need for the last two words to complete the sentence. Comment by Lisa Perdigao: This sounds more like a film review—or a summary of reviews. Instead, create an argument about what the film shows whether it is about the character’s identity or the changes in film. Which response prompt is this responding to? By answering one of those questions, you’ll be starting toward your thesis.

The Artist represents the long history of film, from when films were presented in black and white till the present day when the film has evolved to represent clouded versions and other significant features. The film also involves actors with many varying tongues, among the important developments in cinematic history of sound introduction. Once it was established and the public eagerly accepted it, it revolutionized cinema to a point where it had more effect than color and other digital technologies. Sound transformed filmmaking and established new strategies to film style. The Artist pays homage to the era when cinema did not encompass sound by being a silent movie. The film begins with an audience watching a film in 1927. The actor's dialogue comes up as inter-titles portraying the message that they will not say a word. All the actors within the film are silent, and the music plays during the film. The Artist acknowledges the history of cinema while remaining modern. Although the film is black and white, the cinematography and editing are contemporary, as seen in numerous close-ups than possible in cinema's history. Comment by Lisa Perdigao: This sounds like the introduction. What is the argument that you are developing here? Comment by Lisa Perdigao: What do you mean by this? Comment by Lisa Perdigao: This is a very broad overview of film history. Focus instead on the specific details of the film.

The film identifies as a modern reassessment of the contemporary film significantly. Although the film does not involve sound as seen in the early films, it encompasses the latest 3D technology. The theme of the The Artist also presents the dual progressive theme for George's downward spiral and pepper Peppy Mmiller's rise to success. Instead of completely mimicking cinemas in the 1920s, the film uses modern advancements to improve its visibility and storytelling. The film has more camera movement and edits, a sharper field depth, and more close-ups than the older films. The actors also depict a different acting style because they are expressive and use other arm gestures common in movies before sound. Comment by Lisa Perdigao: Where is the film in 3D? Comment by Lisa Perdigao: This is the most specific reference to the film so far. What is this relationship? The paragraph then jumps around and you do not continue the thought.

The film depicts medium change and changing roles by portraying a different acting style. While before in the history of filmmaking, actors used gestures primarily to express themselves, the actors in the film are more expressive, mostly with their faces. The film was purporting to be a truthful reconstruction of a classic film, although it is not. The scenes within the film are fictitious films created during the era, including A Russian Affair. They do not have the same stylistic characteristic, which shows Hazanavicius is fully aware of the convictions but decided not to follow them throughout the film. Comment by Lisa Perdigao: ?

In conclusion, The Artist is a great film depicting the long journey of the film and the essential characteristics of film in the early years. Although it effectively represents historical films, it does this using modern representations. Overall, the film is a vital representation o the history of film.