Denys Arcand
Directing
Born 1941-06-25
Deschambault, Quebec, Canada
76 credits
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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.
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Filmography
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Directing
26 credits
The Fall of the American Empire
The Barbarian Invasions
Stardom
Gina
An Eye for Beauty
Love & Human Remains
The Decline of the American Empire
The Crime of Ovide Plouffe
Testament
Days of Darkness
Empire, Inc.
Léolo
Jesus of Montreal
Atlantic Parks
Letters of a Portuguese Nun
Montreal Stories
Poverty and Other Delights
Comfort and Indifference
Ville-Marie
Cotton Mill, Treadmill
The Crime of Ovide Plouffe
Volleyball
The Road to the West
East of Eaton
Québec 1603 - Samuel de Champlain
Alone or with Others
Acting
30 credits
Tout le monde en parle
Spécial cinéma
Nulle part ailleurs
Viens voir les comédiens
Les pêcheurs
En audition avec Simon
Barney's Version
Les bobos
Ti-Mé Show
The Barbarian Invasions
Good Men
Jesus of Montreal
Le prix du paradis
The Private Life of Cinema
From Office to Box-Office
Le cri du rhinocéros
Kiss Me With All Your Love
La plus belle province
Forgotten Flowers
Night Zoo
Montreal Stories
Achieving the Unachievable
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
The Black Sheep
La Tête de Normande St-Onge
Shooting Star
The Crime of Ovide Plouffe
Réjeanne Padovani
Rebels with a Camera
Pigs Are Seldom Clean
Writing
18 credits
The Fall of the American Empire
Stardom
An Eye for Beauty
The Decline of the American Empire
The Crime of Ovide Plouffe
Testament
Days of Darkness
Empire, Inc.
Letters of a Portuguese Nun
Ma soeur, mon amour
Between Sweet and Salt Water
Duplessis
Comfort and Indifference
The Road to the West
Réjeanne Padovani
Québec 1603 - Samuel de Champlain
Jusqu'au cou
Alone or with Others
Other credits
6 credits
Gina
Stealing Alice
Atlantic Parks
Le documentaire selon Denys Arcand
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Volleyball
Producing
1 credit
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