description Hugo (2011) Overview
Hugo is a 2011 adventure film directed by Martin Scorsese and adapted from Brian Selznick's illustrated novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Set largely in a Paris railway station during the 1930s, it follows an orphan who maintains clocks and uncovers a mystery involving a mechanical automaton and film pioneer Georges Melies. The film combines a family mystery with an account of early cinema history and won five Academy Awards, including cinematography and visual effects.
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What is Martin Scorsese's film "Hugo" about?
Released in 2011, "Hugo" follows an orphaned boy living inside a massive 1930s Paris railway station. He maintains the station's clocks while trying to repair a mysterious mechanical automaton left to him by his late father.
Is the movie "Hugo" based on a book?
Yes, the film is an adaptation of Brian Selznick's illustrated novel "The Invention of Hugo Cabret." The book's unique blend of text and intricate pencil drawings heavily influenced the highly visual style of the movie.
Who are the main actors in the movie "Hugo"?
The film stars Asa Butterfield as the title character, Hugo Cabret, and Chloë Grace Moretz as his adventurous friend Isabelle. The cast also features Ben Kingsley, who plays a bitter toymaker later revealed to be the real-life pioneering filmmaker Georges Méliès.
How many Academy Awards did "Hugo" win?
"Hugo" was a massive critical success and received 11 Academy Award nominations, tying "The Artist" for the most nods of that year. It ultimately won five Oscars, predominantly in technical categories like Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects.
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