The Artist director and star on Bafta 'honour'

Silent movie The Artist is the odds-on favourite to win best film at a star-studded 65th Bafta ceremony.

The film has 12 nominations with Michel Hazanavicius in the running for best director and best actor and actress nods for Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo.

Hazanavicius and his leading lady Bejo joined Lizo Mzimba on the red carpet.