It's like Charlie Chaplin discovered the silent cinema, because it's not a sound, means you can have something else, which is a new drama.

就像卓别林发现了无声电影，因为少了声音，表示可以有别的东西，而那个东西就是新的戏剧。

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The nominations for the 2012 Golden Globes have been revealed, with French silent film The Artist leading with six nominations, and two George Clooney films up against each other for best drama.

2012年度金球奖各奖项提名名单近日揭晓，法国无声电影《艺术家》获得六项提名领跑，而乔治·克鲁尼参与的两部影片将一同角逐最佳剧情类电影。

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Getting audiences to enjoy silent drama (the comedies are not a problem) can be a tough job.

NEWYORKER: The Artists

The stories of silent drama may often have been elemental, yet, within the broad outlines, the artists among the actors could bring out shadings that had no immediate analogue in language.

NEWYORKER: The Artists

After a thunderous summer of drama, noise and sporting glory, the now-famous Olympic venues of East London have fallen silent.

BBC: London's post-Olympics plan