Denys Arcand
Date of birth: 1941-06-25
Place of birth: Deschambault, Quebec, Canada
Known for: Directing
Also known as: Denys Arcand, OC
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.
Movie Credits
The Black Sheep
1992-05-30
From coast to coast, from St. John's, Newfoundland to Vancouver, British Columbia, Jacques Godbout f
Montreal Stories
1991-11-08
Six stories about Montreal. 1: A young housewife from Toronto samples the nightlife using basic Fren
La Tête de Normande St-Onge
1975-10-30
Working as a pharmacy clerk while dreaming of escape through dance, Normande St-Onge supports a hous
Shooting Star
2005-06-15
Four young women are participating on Idole Instantanée, a reality show produced by Omni Global, in
Live Before the Letter
2006-01-01
Thanks to the development of techniques and the adventurous spirit of pioneering filmmakers, among w
Barney's Version
2010-10-26
The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, i
Night Zoo
1987-05-01
Marcel, recently released from prison, attempt to rebuild his relationship with his girlfriend Julie
Les héritiers du mouton noir
2003-01-01
The Barbarian Invasions
2003-05-01
In this belated sequel to 'The Decline of the American Empire', middle-aged Montreal college profess
Stealing Alice
2016-07-10
Artist and writer Marc Séguin offers his first film which is about a woman named Alice who steals pa
Dirty Money
1972-06-15
A robbery at the secluded country home of a wealthy old man goes horribly awry.
Achieving the Unachievable
2007-09-01
M.C. Escher is among the most intriguing of artists. In 1956 he challenged the laws of perspective w
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
2004-01-01
This compelling documentary explores Canadian film culture and tries to discover what defines Canadi
Le cri du rhinocéros
2018-11-27
Marc Labrèche, the Director of this documentary, himself an author, actor and host, meets other crea
Kiss Me With All Your Love
2016-08-25
Montreal, 1940. The Second World War is raging in Europe. Pierre Sauvageau, 22, would like to enlist
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
1968-02-18
Three American tourists explore Quebec guided by an imaginative leader, in an atmosphere of health
Mon oeil
1971-01-29
One evening a man watches eight movies simultaneously on television.
Réjeanne Padovani
1973-01-01
The unexpected return of his ex-wife and the assembly of a group of protesters both threaten to wrec
Forgotten Flowers
2019-10-25
Brother Marie-Victorin, founder of Montreal’s Botanical Garden, is bored with heaven and decides to
Pigs Are Seldom Clean
1973-11-15
The true identity of an undercover RCMP narcotics agent is discovered by the criminals he is investi
The Magical Eye
1989-01-01
Features clips from 21 documentary and animation film classics, interviews with NFB filmmakers past
Léolo
1992-09-16
The story of an imaginative boy who pretends he is the child of a sperm-laden Sicilian tomato upon w
Jesus of Montreal
1989-05-15
A group of actors putting on an interpretive Passion Play in Montreal begin to experience a meshing
Sodankylä Forever
2010-08-05
The Midnight Sun Film Festival is held every June in the Finnish village of Sodankylä beyond the arc
Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe
1967-02-01
A Docufiction about the twin realities of the Nominingue village in rural quebec, a poverty town tur
Good Men
2024-10-04
After the birth of his grandson, Bobby Roth undertakes a cinematic investigation as to what constitu
Le prix du paradis
2017-03-11
At the End of Nothing at All
2024-03-02
Every morning, Marcel confides in his tape recorder. It is from his reflections on life that this fi
Le documentaire selon Denys Arcand
Interview with director Denys Arcand about his documentary work. Conducted on the premises of the ca
Quebec: Duplessis and After...
1972-06-23
This film establishes a parallel between the 1970 electoral campaign in Québec and the 1936 campaign
Cinéma, cinéma
1985-01-01
An anthology of sequences from the best films that the National Film Board of Canada produced since
À la lumière du soir
2025-03-17
At 97, filmmaker Fernand Dansereau delivers a vibrant and inspiring final documentary! He draws us i