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.

Known For

Self

Le mouton noir

Denys Arcand

Montréal vu par…

Jean-Paul

La tête de Normande St-Onge

Propriétaire du bar

Idole instantanée

Self

Le direct avant la lettre

Maitre'D at Ritz

Barney's Version

Man at peep-show

Un zoo la nuit

Les héritiers du mouton noir

Unionist (uncredited)

Les Invasions barbares

Stealing Alice

Detective

La maudite galette

Self

Achieving the Unachievable

Self

Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche

Self

Le cri du rhinocéros

Édouard Montpetit

Embrasse-moi comme tu m'aimes

(uncredited)

C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier

Mon oeil

Sam Tannebaum's Bodyguard (uncredited)

Réjeanne Padovani

Captain

Les fleurs oubliées

Rocket

On n'engraisse pas les cochons à l'eau claire

Self

The Magical Eye

Director

Léolo

Juge

Jésus de Montréal

Self

Sodankylä ikuisesti: Elokuvan vuosisata

Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe

Self

Good Men

Narrator

Le prix du paradis

Self

Au boute du rien pantoute

Le documentaire selon Denys Arcand

Narrator

Québec : Duplessis et après...