I always loved silent movies. I was not a specialist, but I loved them. And when I started directing, I became really fascinated by the format - how it works, the device of the silent movie. It's not the same form of expression as a talkie. The lack of sounds makes you participate in the storytelling.

On 24 January 2012 Hazanavicius received nominations for three Oscars: the Academy Awards for Best Director Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing. na. Michel Hazanavicius (French pronunciation: ​[mi.

Michel Hazanavicius (French pronunciation: ​[mi. He also directed spy movie parodies OSS 117: Cairo Nest of Spies and OSS 117: Lost in Rio. vi.