Michel Hazanavicius wins Best Director at the 84th Academy Awards in Los Angele

Michel Hazanavicius (L) winner of Achievement in Directing for "The Artist" appears backstage with his wife Berenice Bejo, who stars in the film, at the 84th Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on February 26, 2012. "The Artist" won five Oscars including Best Picture. UPI/Jim Ruymen