Hugo Best: The Artist leading Bafta hopefuls

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

17 January 2012 Last updated at 03:07 ET

The Artist director Michel Hazanavicius Director Michel Hazanavicius has landed best director and screeplay nods for The Artist

Silent movie The Artist leads this year's Baftas with 12 nominations, including best film and best director.

Its two stars, Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo, are in the running for best actor and actress.

British Cold War-era spy movie Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is close behind The Artist, with 11 nominations.

Meryl Streep is nominated for best actress in The Iron Lady, with George Clooney among best actor hopefuls.

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