The 38-year-old Jean Dujardin, Frenchman, was awarded the Prix d'interprétation masculine du Festival de Cannes for its role as a star lost from silent cinema in the film « The Artist », in black and white, by Michel Hazanavicius.
Jean Dujardin is reaping all the honours today. The hugely talented actor recognized by the general public is now praised by his peers. In Cannes he has just received the performance award for his role in The Artist. More than his acting game, this award rewards his performance.
In Michel Hazanavicius' film, Jean Dujardin is totally silent. No potache jokes at the Brice de Nice or a scathing replica like OSS 117, but an out-of-standard mime performance. «Loulou» of all the French knew how to loyalty its audience and naturally slip into heterogeneous roles.
At the moment, Jean Dujardin co-directs a sketch film « The Infidels« , with Gilles Lellouche. A very trash comedy, free of tone, for adults.
Soon on your screens!
