Denys Arcand
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.
Filmography (41 titles)
MovieÀ la lumière du soir
Self · 2025
MovieGood Men
Self · 2024
MovieAt the End of Nothing at All
Self · 2024
7.0ShowLa plus belle province
Narrator (voice) · 2022
6.5MovieForgotten Flowers
Captain · 2019
5.0MovieLe cri du rhinocéros
Self · 2018
8.0MovieLe prix du paradis
Narrator · 2017
4.0MovieKiss Me With All Your Love
Édouard Montpetit · 2016
Stealing Alice
2016
ShowTi-Mé Show
Self - Guest Star · 2015
7.2ShowLes pêcheurs
Denys Arcand · 2013
9.0ShowLes bobos
Denys Arcand · 2012
MovieThe Private Life of Cinema
self · 2011
7.0MovieBarney's Version
Maitre'D at Ritz · 2010
6.0ShowEn audition avec Simon
Denys Arcand · 2010
MovieFrom Office to Box-Office
Denys Arcand · 2009
5.0MovieAchieving the Unachievable
Self · 2007
MovieRebels with a Camera
Self · 2006
6.6MovieShooting Star
Propriétaire du bar · 2005
4.7ShowTout le monde en parle
Self · 2004
6.0MovieWeird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
Self · 2004
7.0MovieThe Barbarian Invasions
Unionist (uncredited) · 2003
Les héritiers du mouton noir
2003
ShowViens voir les comédiens
Self · 2002
7.2MovieLéolo
Director · 1992
7.5MovieThe Black Sheep
Self · 1992
5.0MovieMontreal Stories
Denys Arcand · 1991
6.9MovieJesus of Montreal
Juge · 1989
8.0MovieThe Magical Eye
Self · 1989
6.1ShowNulle part ailleurs
Self · 1987