Despite the challenges that French cinema faces in the US market, a few French films have resonated with American audiences. Historically rich, from the Lumière brothers to modern-day Oscar winners like Anatomy of a Fall, French films account for a minuscule 1.1% of the domestic box office. The 2011 silent film The Artist exemplifies this success, earning multiple Academy Awards and grossing over $44 million in the US. However, French cinema remains largely overshadowed by English-language films, dominating the top grossing lists.
The Artist (2011) received 10 Academy Award nominations and won five, making history with Franceâs first win in the 'Best Picture' category.
Although foreign language films represent only 1.1 percent of the domestic box office, some French films like The Artist have been embraced by American audiences.
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