The New York Film Critics Circle has spoken and they officially love The Artist, giving the film the awards for Best Picture of 2011, and Best Director for Michel Hazanavicius. The Tree of Life was also highly lauded, receiving awards for Best Actor for Brad Pitt, Best Supporting Actress for Jessica Chastain and Best Cinematography for Emmanuel Lubezki.
2011 Awards
Best Picture – The Artist
Best Director – Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Best Screenplay – Steven Zaillian, Aaron Sorkin, Moneyball
Best Actress – Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Best Actor – Brad Pitt, Moneyball, The Tree of Life
Best Supporting Actress – Jessica Chastain, The Tree of Life, The Help, Take Shelter
Best Supporting Actor – Albert Brooks, Drive
Best Cinematographer – Emmanuel Lubezki, The Tree of Life
Best Non-Fiction Film (Documentary) – Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Best Foreign Film – A Separation
Best First Film – J.C. Chandor, Margin Call
Special Award – Raoul Ruiz