Chapeau l’artiste
is derived from the expression
chapeau bas ʃa.po bɑ
Avec un profond respect.
This means you are showing respect to someone. The use of the word “artiste” doesn’t have to be literal.
You are right, you can translate it by hats off to.
“Les frères Lumière” are The Lumière brothers, Auguste Marie Louis Nicolas and Louis Jean.
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