Denys Arcand
Born
June 25, 1941 (83 years old)
Known For
Directing
Place of Birth
Deschambault, Quebec, Canada
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.
Good Men
Self
2024
At the End of Nothing at All
Self
2024
La plus belle province
Narrator (voice) · (4 episodes)
2022
Forgotten Flowers
Captain
2019
Le cri du rhinocéros
Self
2018
Le prix du paradis
Narrator
2017
Kiss Me With All Your Love
Édouard Montpetit
2016
Stealing Alice
2016
Ti-Mé Show
Self - Guest Star · (1 episode)
2015
Les pêcheurs
Denys Arcand · (1 episode)
2013
Les bobos
Denys Arcand · (1 episode)
2012
Barney's Version
Maitre'D at Ritz
2010
Sodankylä Forever
Self
2010
En audition avec Simon
Denys Arcand · (1 episode)
2010
Achieving the Unachievable
Self
2007
Live Before the Letter
Self
2006
Shooting Star
Propriétaire du bar
2005
Tout le monde en parle
Self · (1 episode)
2004
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
Self
2004
The Barbarian Invasions
Unionist (uncredited)
2003
Les héritiers du mouton noir
2003
Viens voir les comédiens
Self · (2 episodes)
2002
Léolo
Director
1992
The Black Sheep
Self
1992
Montreal Stories
Denys Arcand
1991
Jesus of Montreal
Juge
1989
The Magical Eye
Self
1989
Nulle part ailleurs
Self · (1 episode)
1987
Night Zoo
Man at peep-show
1987
Normande
Jean-Paul
1975
Spécial cinéma
Self · (1 episode)
1974
Pigs Are Seldom Clean
Rocket
1973
Réjeanne Padovani
Sam Tannebaum's Bodyguard (uncredited)
1973
Quebec: Duplessis and After...
Narrator
1972
Dirty Money
Detective
1972
Mon oeil
1971
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
(uncredited)
1968
Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe
1967