"The Invention of Hugo Cabret" is a 2011 film directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the illustrated novel by Brian Selznick. The story follows a young boy named Hugo Cabret, who lives in the walls of a Paris train station in the 1930s. He is on a quest to repair a mysterious automaton left by his deceased father, which he believes holds a message from him. The film combines elements of adventure, mystery, and fantasy, showcasing themes of loss and the importance of family. It features notable performances by Asa Butterfield as Hugo and Ben Kingsley as Georges Méliès, a pioneering filmmaker whose work is central to the plot.