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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment

Oscars 2012: Good boy!

14 April 2011 Michel Hazanavicius's film is announced as an out-of-competition premiere at Cannes

4 May 2011 It's moved into competition.

10 May 2011 Harvey Weinstein buys worldwide distribution rights the day before the festival begins.

21 May 2011 Jean Dujardin wins best actor at Cannes.

December 2011 Three leading critics, including Peter Bradshaw, name it film of the year.

15 January 2012 It wins three Golden Globes.

12 February 2012 It sweeps the board at the Baftas, winning seven awards, including best film.

24 February 2012 It leads the pack ahead of the Oscars, with 10 nominations.

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