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Denys Arcand
Actor, Director, Writer, Editor, Additional CreditsBorn 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
Denys Arcand 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) (TV Series) · as Juge Cour Municipale |
| 2003 | The Barbarian Invasions · as Unionist (uncredited) |
| 1997 | Un gars, une fille (CA) (TV Series) · 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 |
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| 1984 | The Crime of Ovide Plouffe (TV Series) |
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| 2012 | Adam & Ève (TV Series) |
| 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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| 1989 | |
| 1986 | The Decline of the American Empire · as Screenplay |
| 1984 | The Crime of Ovide Plouffe (TV Series) · as Screenplay |
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| 1978 | Duplessis (TV Series) |
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| 2025 | Deleau: Le cinéma en liberté · as Self |
| 2024 | At the End of Nothing at All · as Self |
| 2019 | Le vieil âge et l'espérance · as Self |
| 2016 | Quebec My Country Mon Pays · as Self |
| 2015 | Ti-Mé show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Star |
| 2014 | Les beaux malaises (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | The Fishermans (TV Series) · as Denys Arcand |
| 2012 | The Bobos (TV Series) · as Denys Arcand |
| 2012 | Adam & Ève (TV Series) · as Denys Arcand |
| 2010 | In audition with Simon (TV Series) · as Denys Arcand |
| 2007 | Achieving the Unachievable · as Self |
| 2006 | Ce soir (ou jamais !) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | Tout le monde en parle (QC) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | The 76th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
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| 2003 | L'invitation aux images · as Self (participation Spéciale) |
| 2000 | L'invité (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2000 | In the Shadow of Hollywood · as Self |
| 1991 | Montréal vu par... · as Denys Arcand |
| 1991 | Charlie Rose (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1989 | The Magical Eye · as Self |
| 1987 | NPA (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1976 | César Awards (TV Series) · as Self - Winner |
| 1970 | On est au coton · as Self |
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| 1984 | The Crime of Ovide Plouffe · as Scenario Writer |