Denys Arcand
Directing
Born: 1941-06-25 in Deschambault, Quebec, Canada
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
Tout le monde en parle
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Spécial cinéma
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Les pêcheurs
Denys Arcand
Viens voir les comédiens
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Nulle part ailleurs
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En audition avec Simon
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Les bobos
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Barney's Version
Maitre'D at Ritz
Ti-Mé Show
Self - Guest Star
The Barbarian Invasions
Unionist (uncredited)
Stealing Alice
Jesus of Montreal
Juge
Good Men
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Léolo
Director
Le cri du rhinocéros
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From Office to Box-Office
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The Private Life of Cinema
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Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
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Le documentaire selon Denys Arcand
Montreal Stories
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La plus belle province
Narrator (voice)
Kiss Me With All Your Love
Édouard Montpetit
La Tête de Normande St-Onge
Jean-Paul
Forgotten Flowers
Captain
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
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Night Zoo
Man at peep-show
Shooting Star
Propriétaire du bar
The Magical Eye
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Le prix du paradis
Narrator
The Black Sheep
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Achieving the Unachievable
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Les héritiers du mouton noir
Rebels with a Camera
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Cinéma, cinéma
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Réjeanne Padovani
Sam Tannebaum's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Dirty Money
Un détective
Mon oeil
À la lumière du soir
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Pigs Are Seldom Clean
Rocket