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.
Filmography
all 63
Movies 53
Director 23
self 22
TV Shows 10
Writer 6
Voice 1
Testament (2023)
La plus belle province (2022)
Forgotten Flowers (2019)
Le vieil âge et l'espérance (2019)
Le cri du rhinocéros (2018)
The Fall of the American Empire (2018)
Kiss Me With All Your Love (2016)
Stealing Alice (2016)
Quebec My Country Mon Pays (2016)
Ti-Mé Show (2015)
An Eye for Beauty (2014)
Les pêcheurs (2013)
Les bobos (2012)
Barney's Version (2010)
Sodankylä Forever (2010)
En audition avec Simon (2010)
Days of Darkness (2007)
Achieving the Unachievable (2007)
Live Before the Letter (2006)
Shooting Star (2005)
Tout le monde en parle (2004)
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche (2004)
The Barbarian Invasions (2003)
Viens voir les comédiens (2002)
Stardom (2000)
In the Shadow of Hollywood (2000)
Poverty and Other Delights (1996)
La conquête du grand écran (1996)
Love & Human Remains (1994)
Ma soeur, mon amour (1992)
Léolo (1992)
The Black Sheep (1992)
Montreal Stories (1991)
Jesus of Montreal (1989)
The Magical Eye (1989)
Nulle part ailleurs (1987)
Night Zoo (1987)
The Decline of the American Empire (1986)
Le crime d'Ovide Plouffe (1984)
Comfort and Indifference (1982)
Duplessis (1978)
Normande (1975)
Gina (1975)
Spécial cinéma (1974)
Pigs Are Seldom Clean (1973)
Réjeanne Padovani (1973)
Québec: Duplessis and After ... (1972)
Dirty Money (1972)
Mon oeil (1971)
Cotton Mill, Treadmill (1970)
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier (1968)
Between Sweet and Salt Water (1967)
Atlantic Parks (1967)
Volleyball (1966)
Montréal un jour d'été (1965)
Ville-Marie (1965)
La route de l'Ouest (1965)
Jusqu'au cou (1964)
Champlain (1964)
Samuel de Champlain: Québec 1603 (1964)
Springboard to the Sun (1964)
Alone or with Others (1962)
There Is No Direction
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1941-06-25 (82 years old)
Birth PlaceDeschambault-Grondines, Canada
SiblingsBernard Arcand, Gabriel Arcand
CitizenshipsCanada
Also Known AsDenys Arcand, OC
AwardsMember 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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