Denys Arcand
Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1941-06-25
Place of Birth
Deschambault, Quebec, Canada
Denys Arcand
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.
Also Known For
The Black Sheep
May 30, 1992
Montreal Stories
Nov 08, 1991
Normande
Oct 30, 1975
Shooting Star
Jun 15, 2005
Live Before the Letter
Jan 01, 2006
Barney's Version
Oct 26, 2010
Night Zoo
May 01, 1987
Les héritiers du mouton noir
Jan 01, 2003
The Barbarian Invasions
Sep 24, 2003
Stealing Alice
Jul 10, 2016
Dirty Money
Jun 15, 1972
Achieving the Unachievable
Sep 01, 2007
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
Jan 01, 2004
Le cri du rhinocéros
Nov 27, 2018
Kiss Me With All Your Love
Aug 25, 2016
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
Feb 18, 1968
Mon oeil
Jan 29, 1971
Réjeanne Padovani
Jan 01, 1973
Forgotten Flowers
Oct 25, 2019
Pigs Are Seldom Clean
Nov 15, 1973
The Magical Eye
Jan 01, 1989
Léolo
Sep 16, 1992
Jesus of Montreal
May 15, 1989
Sodankylä Forever
Aug 05, 2010
Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe
Feb 01, 1967
Good Men
Oct 04, 2024
Le prix du paradis
Mar 11, 2017
At the End of Nothing at All
Mar 02, 2024
Le documentaire selon Denys Arcand
Quebec: Duplessis and After...
Jun 23, 1972
Cinéma, cinéma
Jan 01, 1985
À la lumière du soir
Mar 17, 2025
Nulle part ailleurs
Aug 31, 1987
Les pêcheurs
Sep 11, 2013
En audition avec Simon
Mar 15, 2010
Tout le monde en parle
Sep 12, 2004
Spécial cinéma
Sep 25, 1974
La plus belle province
Sep 20, 2022
Les bobos
Sep 14, 2012
Viens voir les comédiens
Sep 20, 2002
