Directing
Denys Arcand
FR, EN cinema · 65 credits
Born
25 June 1941 (age 85)
Birthplace
Deschambault, Quebec, Canada
Also known as Denys Arcand, OC
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
Filmography
Good Men
as Self
Testament
Director, Screenplay
Forgotten Flowers
as Captain
The Fall of the American Empire
Director, Writer
Le prix du paradis
as Narrator
Kiss Me With All Your Love
as Édouard Montpetit
Burghers of Vancouver
2016
Burghers of Vancouver
Director, Writer
An Eye for Beauty
Director, Writer
Barney's Version
as Maitre'D at Ritz
From Office to Box-Office
as Denys Arcand
Days of Darkness
Director, Screenplay
Shooting Star
as Propriétaire du bar
The Barbarian Invasions
as Unionist (uncredited), Director, Screenplay
Stardom
Director, Writer
Love & Human Remains
Director
The Black Sheep
as Self
Léolo
as Director
Ma soeur, mon amour
Screenplay
Montreal Stories
as Denys Arcand, Director, Writer
Les lettres de la religieuse portugaise
1991
Letters of a Portuguese Nun
Director, Screenplay
The Magical Eye
as Self
Jesus of Montreal
as Juge, Director, Writer
Night Zoo
as Man at peep-show
The Decline of the American Empire
Director, Screenplay
Cinéma, cinéma
as Self
The Crime of Ovide Plouffe
Scenario Writer, Director
Comfort and Indifference
Writer, Director
La Tête de Normande St-Onge
as Jean-Paul
Gina
Director, Editor
Réjeanne Padovani
as Sam Tannebaum's Bodyguard (uncredited), Writer, Director, Editor
Pigs Are Seldom Clean
as Rocket
Dirty Money
as Un détective, Director
Quebec: Duplessis and After...
as Narrator, Director, Writer, Editor
Mon oeil
Actor
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
as (uncredited)
Atlantic Parks
Director, Editor
Volleyball
Director, Editor
Montréal un jour d'été
Director, Producer
Ville-Marie
Director
The Road to the West
Writer, Director
Champlain
Director, Writer
Jusqu'au cou
Writer
Québec 1603 - Samuel de Champlain
Director, Writer
Alone or with Others
Director, Writer