Denys Arcand
Known for Directing · 41 credits
- Born
- 1941-06-25 (age 84)
- Place of birth
- Deschambault, Quebec, Canada
- 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.
Known For
TV Shows (9)
Spécial cinéma
1974
as Self
Tout le monde en parle
2004
as Self
Nulle part ailleurs
1987
as Self
Viens voir les comédiens
2002
as Self
En audition avec Simon
2010
as Denys Arcand
Les pêcheurs
2013
as Denys Arcand
Ti-Mé Show
2015
as Self - Guest Star
Les bobos
2012
as Denys Arcand
La plus belle province
2022
as Narrator (voice)
Movies (32)
Barney's Version
2010
as Maitre'D at Ritz
Good Men
2024
as Self
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
2004
as Self
The Barbarian Invasions
2003
as Unionist (uncredited)
Léolo
1992
as Director
Forgotten Flowers
2019
as Captain
Jesus of Montreal
1989
as Juge
Le cri du rhinocéros
2018
as Self
Montreal Stories
1991
as Denys Arcand
Shooting Star
2005
as Propriétaire du bar
Kiss Me With All Your Love
2016
as Édouard Montpetit
Quebec: Duplessis and After...
1972
as Narrator
Night Zoo
1987
as Man at peep-show
Réjeanne Padovani
1973
as Sam Tannebaum's Bodyguard (uncredited)
La Tête de Normande St-Onge
1975
as Jean-Paul
At the End of Nothing at All
2024
as Self
Rebels with a Camera
2006
as Self
The Magical Eye
1989
as Self
Stealing Alice
2016
Achieving the Unachievable
2007
as Self
Les héritiers du mouton noir
2003
The Black Sheep
1992
as Self
À la lumière du soir
2025
as Self
Pigs Are Seldom Clean
1973
as Rocket
Dirty Money
1972
as Un détective
Cinéma, cinéma
1985
as Self
From Office to Box-Office
2009
as Denys Arcand
Mon oeil
1971
Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe
1967
Le prix du paradis
2017
as Narrator
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
1968
as (uncredited)
Le documentaire selon Denys Arcand
About 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 Mont… With 41 credits spanning from 1967 to 2025, Denys Arcand has appeared in 32 films and 9 TV shows.
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Most Popular Denys Arcand Movies
- Barney's Version (2010) — as Maitre'D at Ritz
- Good Men (2024) — as Self
- Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche (2004) — as Self
- The Barbarian Invasions (2003) — as Unionist (uncredited)
- Léolo (1992) — as Director
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