Denys Arcand
Biography
Georges-Henri Denys Arcand CC GOQ (born June 25, 1941) is a French-Canadian film director, screenwriter and producer based in Montreal, who crafts deeply personal and thought-provoking films, earning international acclaim. His career began with features like "Une Maudite Galette" (1972) and "Gina" (1975), exploring diverse narratives. "The Decline of the American Empire" (1986) depicted Quebecois intellectuals tackling issues of sexuality, success, and intimacy, winning critical acclaim, nine Genies, and a Cannes Fipresci prize. "Jesus of Montreal" delved into the lives of Montreal artists portraying biblical figures, blending day-to-day struggles with religious performances. Arcand's film "Stardom" satirized fame, closing Cannes 2000 and opening TIFF, a rare honour for Canadian cinema. "The Barbarian Invasions," a sequel to his earlier work, earned Arcand an Oscar, Cannes prizes, French Cesars, and Quebec Jutra awards, solidifying his cinematic legacy.
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Movies (39)
À la lumière du soir
as Self
2025
Good Men
as Self
2024
At the End of Nothing at All
as Self
2024
Testament
Director (Directing)
2023
Forgotten Flowers
as Captain
2019
Le cri du rhinocéros
as Self
2018
The Fall of the American Empire
Director (Directing)
2018
Le prix du paradis
as Narrator
2017
Kiss Me With All Your Love
as Édouard Montpetit
2016
Stealing Alice
2016
Burghers of Vancouver
Director (Directing)
2016
An Eye for Beauty
Director (Directing)
2014
Barney's Version
as Maitre'D at Ritz
2010
Sodankylä Forever
as Self
2010
Days of Darkness
Director (Directing)
2007
Achieving the Unachievable
as Self
2007
Live Before the Letter
as Self
2006
Shooting Star
as Propriétaire du bar
2005
Lost & Profound
Producer (Production)
2005
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
as Self
2004
The Barbarian Invasions
as Unionist (uncredited)
2003
Les héritiers du mouton noir
2003
Stardom
Director (Directing)
2000
Poverty and Other Delights
Director (Directing)
1996
Love & Human Remains
Director (Directing)
1994
Ma soeur, mon amour
Screenplay (Writing)
1992
Léolo
as Director
1992
The Black Sheep
as Self
1992
Montreal Stories
as Denys Arcand
1991
Letters of a Portuguese Nun
Director (Directing)
1991
Jesus of Montreal
as Juge
1989
The Magical Eye
as Self
1989
Night Zoo
as Man at peep-show
1987
The Decline of the American Empire
Director (Directing)
1986
Cinéma, cinéma
as Self
1985
The Crime of Ovide Plouffe
Scenario Writer (Writing)
1984
Comfort and Indifference
Writer (Writing)
1982
The Struggle of Hospital Workers
Director (Directing)
1976
Normande
as Jean-Paul
1975
TV Shows (11)
La plus belle province
as Narrator (voice)
2022
Ti-Mé Show
as Self - Guest Star
2015
Les pêcheurs
as Denys Arcand
2013
Les bobos
as Denys Arcand
2012
En audition avec Simon
as Denys Arcand
2010
Tout le monde en parle
as Self
2004
Viens voir les comédiens
as Self
2002
Nulle part ailleurs
as Self
1987
The Crime of Ovide Plouffe
Director (Directing)
1984
Empire, Inc.
Director (Directing)
1983
Duplessis
Writer (Writing)
1978