"One aspect of my mum's personality that has influenced me is her love of Hollywood and the golden era of black-and-white films."

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I thought 'The Artist' was a perfect way to find a good balance. The artistic challenge is obvious because the film is black-and-white and its silent, but I did my best to make the movie accessible and easy to watch. I really don't want to make elitist movies. I really try hard to work for the audience. Audiences are smart. They get everything.

— Michel Hazanavicius