"Hugo" is a 2011 film directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the novel "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick. Set in 1930s Paris, the story follows a young orphan named Hugo Cabret who lives in the walls of a train station. He seeks to repair a mysterious automaton left by his late father, which he believes holds a message from him. The film explores themes of friendship, loss, and the magic of cinema. It features notable performances by Asa Butterfield as Hugo and Ben Kingsley as Georges Méliès, a pioneering filmmaker. "Hugo" received critical acclaim and won five Academy Awards.