Denys Arcand
Actor, Director, Writer, Editor
June 25, 1941 (84 years)
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.
"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
Filmography
| 2019 | Les fleurs oubliées · as Captain |
| 2016 | Embrasse-moi comme tu m'aimes · as Édouard Montpetit |
| 2010 | Barney's Version · as Maitre'd At Ritz |
| 2007 | Days of Darkness · as Cast |
| 2005 | Idole instantanée · as Propriétaire Du Bar |
| 2004 | Tideline · as Cast |
| 2004 | Les Bougon (QC) · as Juge Cour Municipale |
| 2003 | The Barbarian Invasions · as Unionist (uncredited) |
| 1997 | Un Gars, Une fille (CA) · as Régisseur |
| 1992 | Leolo · as Director |
| 1989 | Jesus of Montreal · as Juge |
| 1987 | Night Zoo · as Man At Peep-Show |
| 1975 | Normande · as Jean-Paul |
| 1973 | On n'engraisse pas les cochons à l'eau claire · as Rocket |
| 1973 | Réjeanne Padovani · as Sam Tannebaum's Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| 1972 | Dirty Money · as Un Détective |
| 1972 | Québec: Duplessis et après... · as Narrator |
| 1968 | C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier · as (uncredited) |
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| 2023 | Testament · as Screenplay |
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| 2007 | Days of Darkness · as Screenplay |
| 2003 | The Barbarian Invasions · as Screenplay |
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| 1992 | Ma soeur, mon amour · as Screenplay |
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| 1986 | The Decline of the American Empire · as Screenplay |
| 1984 | The Crime of Ovide Plouffe · as Screenplay |
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| 1984 | The Crime of Ovide Plouffe · as Scenario Writer |