Denys Arcand
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1941-06-25 (83 years old)
Place of Birth
Deschambault, Quebec, Canada
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
Acting
(2024)
Good Men
as Self
(2024)
At the End of Nothing at All
as Self
(2019)
Forgotten Flowers
as Captain
(2018)
Le cri du rhinocéros
as Self
(2017)
Le prix du paradis
as Narrator
(2016)
(2016)
Kiss Me With All Your Love
as Édouard Montpetit
(2010)
Barney's Version
as Maitre'D at Ritz
(2010)
Sodankylä Forever
as Self
(2007)
Achieving the Unachievable
as Self
(2006)
Live Before the Letter
as Self
(2005)
Shooting Star
as Propriétaire du bar
(2004)
(2003)
(2003)
The Barbarian Invasions
as Unionist (uncredited)
(1992)
The Black Sheep
as Self
(1992)
Léolo
as Director
(1991)
Montreal Stories
as Denys Arcand
(1989)
The Magical Eye
as Self
(1989)
Jesus of Montreal
as Juge
(1987)
Night Zoo
as Man at peep-show
(1975)
Normande
as Jean-Paul
(1973)
Réjeanne Padovani
as Sam Tannebaum's Bodyguard (uncredited)
(1973)
Pigs Are Seldom Clean
as Rocket
(1972)
Dirty Money
as Detective
(1972)
Québec: Duplessis and After ...
as Narrator
(1971)
(1968)
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
as (uncredited)
(1967)
Crew
(2023)
Testament
Director, Writer
(2018)
The Fall of the American Empire
Director, Writer
(2014)
An Eye for Beauty
Director, Writer
(2007)
Days of Darkness
Director, Screenplay
(2003)
The Barbarian Invasions
Director, Screenplay
(2000)
Stardom
Director, Writer
(1996)
Poverty and Other Delights
Director
(1994)
Love & Human Remains
Director
(1991)
Montreal Stories
Director
(1989)
Jesus of Montreal
Director, Writer
(1986)
The Decline of the American Empire
Director, Screenplay
(1984)
The Crime of Ovide Plouffe
Director, Scenario Writer
(1982)
Comfort and Indifference
Director, Writer
(1976)
(1975)
Gina
Director
(1973)
Réjeanne Padovani
Writer, Director, Editor
(1972)
Dirty Money
Director
(1972)
Québec: Duplessis and After ...
Director, Writer
(1970)
Cotton Mill, Treadmill
Director
(1967)
(1967)
Atlantic Parks
Director, Editor
(1966)
Volleyball
Director, Editor
(1965)
Montréal un jour d'été
Director
(1965)
Ville-Marie
Director
(1965)
La route de l'Ouest
Director, Writer
(1964)
Champlain
Director, Writer
(1964)
Jusqu'au cou
Writer
(1964)
Springboard to the Sun
Writer
(1964)
Samuel de Champlain: Québec 1603
Director, Writer
(1962)
Alone or with Others
Director, Writer