Denys Arcand

Denys Arcand

Known for: Directing
Biography: 1941-06-25 (82 years old)

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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.

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Filmography

all 63

Movies 53

Director 24

self 22

TV Shows 10

Writer 5

Voice 1

Director
Testament

Testament (2023)

Movie
Narrator (voice)
La plus belle province

La plus belle province (2022)

TV
Forgotten Flowers

Forgotten Flowers (2019)

Movie
Self
Le vieil âge et l'espérance

Le vieil âge et l'espérance (2019)

Movie
Self
Le cri du rhinocéros

Le cri du rhinocéros (2018)

Movie
Director / Writer
The Fall of the American Empire

The Fall of the American Empire (2018)

Movie
Édouard Montpetit
Kiss Me With All Your Love

Kiss Me With All Your Love (2016)

Movie
Stealing Alice

Stealing Alice (2016)

Movie
Self
Quebec My Country Mon Pays

Quebec My Country Mon Pays (2016)

Movie
Self - Guest Star
Ti-Mé Show

Ti-Mé Show (2015)

TV
1
Director
An Eye for Beauty

An Eye for Beauty (2014)

Movie
6
Denys Arcand
Les pêcheurs

Les pêcheurs (2013)

TV
Denys Arcand
Les bobos

Les bobos (2012)

TV
Maitre'D at Ritz
Barney's Version

Barney's Version (2010)

Movie
6
Self
Sodankylä Forever

Sodankylä Forever (2010)

Movie
Denys Arcand
En audition avec Simon

En audition avec Simon (2010)

TV
Screenplay / Director
Days of Darkness

Days of Darkness (2007)

Movie
Self
Achieving the Unachievable

Achieving the Unachievable (2007)

Movie
Self
Live Before the Letter

Live Before the Letter (2006)

Movie
Propriétaire du bar
Shooting Star

Shooting Star (2005)

Movie
Self
Tout le monde en parle

Tout le monde en parle (2004)

TV
Self
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche

Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche (2004)

Movie
Director
The Barbarian Invasions

The Barbarian Invasions (2003)

Movie
6
Self
Viens voir les comédiens

Viens voir les comédiens (2002)

TV
Director
Stardom

Stardom (2000)

Movie
Self
In the Shadow of Hollywood

In the Shadow of Hollywood (2000)

Movie
Director
Poverty and Other Delights

Poverty and Other Delights (1996)

Movie
Self
La conquête du grand écran

La conquête du grand écran (1996)

Movie
Director
Love & Human Remains

Love & Human Remains (1994)

Movie
Writer
Ma soeur, mon amour

Ma soeur, mon amour (1992)

Movie
Director
Léolo

Léolo (1992)

Movie
Self
The Black Sheep

The Black Sheep (1992)

Movie
Denys Arcand (segment "Desperanto")
Montreal Stories

Montreal Stories (1991)

Movie
Director
Jesus of Montreal

Jesus of Montreal (1989)

Movie
6
Self (film director)
The Magical Eye

The Magical Eye (1989)

Movie
Self
Nulle part ailleurs

Nulle part ailleurs (1987)

TV
Man at peep-show
Night Zoo

Night Zoo (1987)

Movie
Director
The Decline of the American Empire

The Decline of the American Empire (1986)

Movie
6
Director / Scenario Writer
Le crime d'Ovide Plouffe

Le crime d'Ovide Plouffe (1984)

Movie
Director
Comfort and Indifference

Comfort and Indifference (1982)

Movie
Writer
Duplessis

Duplessis (1978)

TV
Jean-Paul
Normande

Normande (1975)

Movie
Director
Gina

Gina (1975)

Movie
Self
Spécial cinéma

Spécial cinéma (1974)

TV
Rocket
Pigs Are Seldom Clean

Pigs Are Seldom Clean (1973)

Movie
Director
Réjeanne Padovani

Réjeanne Padovani (1973)

Movie
Il interroge la lectrice du "Catéchisme des électeurs"
Québec: Duplessis and After ...

Québec: Duplessis and After ... (1972)

Movie
Director
Dirty Money

Dirty Money (1972)

Movie
Actor
Mon oeil

Mon oeil (1971)

Movie
Self
Cotton Mill, Treadmill

Cotton Mill, Treadmill (1970)

Movie
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier

C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier (1968)

Movie
Writer
Between Sweet and Salt Water

Between Sweet and Salt Water (1967)

Movie
Director
Atlantic Parks

Atlantic Parks (1967)

Movie
Director
Volleyball

Volleyball (1966)

Movie
Director
Montréal un jour d'été

Montréal un jour d'été (1965)

Movie
Director
Ville-Marie

Ville-Marie (1965)

Movie
Director
La route de l'Ouest

La route de l'Ouest (1965)

Movie
Writer
Jusqu'au cou

Jusqu'au cou (1964)

Movie
Director
Champlain

Champlain (1964)

Movie
Director
Samuel de Champlain: Québec 1603

Samuel de Champlain: Québec 1603 (1964)

Movie
Writer
Springboard to the Sun

Springboard to the Sun (1964)

Movie
Director
Alone or with Others

Alone or with Others (1962)

Movie
Self
There Is No Direction

There Is No Direction

Movie

Ratings

Average 5.13
Based on 101 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1962
1973
1992
1982
2023
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Information

Known For
Directing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1941-06-25 (82 years old)

Birth Place
Deschambault-Grondines, Canada

Siblings
Bernard Arcand, Gabriel Arcand

Citizenships
Canada

Also Known As
Denys Arcand, OC

Awards
Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, Companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec, Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec, Knight of the National Order of Quebec, Companion of the Order of Canada, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Governor General's Performing Arts Award, Prix Albert-Tessier, 24th Genie Awards, European Film Award for Best Non-European Film, Molson Prize, Canada's Walk of Fame, Legion of Honour


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