Artist Makes French People in politics Slightly Less Intolerable

This might never occur in the usa: "The Two primary candidates in this particular springs presidential election needed a relaxation utilizing their mudslinging to crow. 'This can be a tremendous success for your French cinema,' introduced Leader Nicolas Sarkozy on RTL radio Monday morning. 'I respected The Artist clearly.A Franois Hollande, the Socialist challenger, mentioned on his Site, 'Bravo for the entire cast in the film, and bravo to French cinema.'" [NYT]