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Denys Arcand


Denys Arcand

Birthday:

06/25/1941

Place of birth:

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.


Credits

À la lumière du soir (2025)
as Self
Good Men (2024)
as Self
Au boute du rien pantoute (2024)
as Self
Les fleurs oubliées (2019)
as Captain
Le cri du rhinocéros (2018)
as Self
Le prix du paradis (2017)
as Narrator
Embrasse-moi comme tu m'aimes (2016)
as Édouard Montpetit
Stealing Alice (2016)
as
Barney's Version (2010)
as Maitre'D at Ritz
Sodankylä ikuisesti: Elokuvan vuosisata (2010)
as Self
Achieving the Unachievable (2007)
as Self
Le direct avant la lettre (2006)
as Self
Idole instantanée (2005)
as Propriétaire du bar
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche (2004)
as Self
Les invasions barbares (2003)
as Unionist (uncredited)
Les héritiers du mouton noir (2003)
as
Léolo (1992)
as Director
Le Mouton noir (1992)
as Self
Montréal vu par… (1991)
as Denys Arcand
Jésus de Montréal (1989)
as Juge
The Magical Eye (1989)
as Self
Un zoo la nuit (1987)
as Man at peep-show
Cinéma, cinéma (1985)
as Self
La Tête de Normande St-Onge (1975)
as Jean-Paul
On n'engraisse pas les cochons à l'eau claire (1973)
as Rocket
Réjeanne Padovani (1973)
as Sam Tannebaum's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Québec: Duplessis et après... (1972)
as Narrator
La maudite galette (1972)
as Un détective
Mon oeil (1971)
as
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier (1968)
as (uncredited)
Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe (1967)
as
Le documentaire selon Denys Arcand ()
as
Testament (2023)
Director
Testament (2023)
Screenplay
La chute de l'empire américain (2018)
Director
La chute de l'empire américain (2018)
Writer
Burghers of Vancouver (2016)
Director
Burghers of Vancouver (2016)
Writer
Le Règne de la beauté (2014)
Director
Le Règne de la beauté (2014)
Writer
L'âge des ténèbres (2007)
Director
L'âge des ténèbres (2007)
Screenplay
Lost & Profound (2005)
Producer
Les invasions barbares (2003)
Director
Les invasions barbares (2003)
Screenplay
Stardom (2000)
Director
Stardom (2000)
Writer
Joyeux Calvaire (1996)
Director
Love & Human Remains (1994)
Director
Ma soeur, mon amour (1992)
Screenplay
Montréal vu par… (1991)
Director
Montréal vu par… (1991)
Writer
Les lettres de la religieuse portugaise (1991)
Director
Les lettres de la religieuse portugaise (1991)
Screenplay
Jésus de Montréal (1989)
Director
Jésus de Montréal (1989)
Writer
Le Déclin de l'empire américain (1986)
Director
Le Déclin de l'empire américain (1986)
Screenplay
Le crime d'Ovide Plouffe (1984)
Director
Le crime d'Ovide Plouffe (1984)
Scenario Writer
Le confort et l'indifférence (1982)
Writer
Le confort et l'indifférence (1982)
Director
La lutte des travailleurs d'hôpitaux (1976)
Director
Gina (1975)
Director
Gina (1975)
Editor
Réjeanne Padovani (1973)
Director
Réjeanne Padovani (1973)
Writer
Réjeanne Padovani (1973)
Editor
Québec: Duplessis et après... (1972)
Director
Québec: Duplessis et après... (1972)
Writer
Québec: Duplessis et après... (1972)
Editor
La maudite galette (1972)
Director
On est au coton (1970)
Director
Entre la mer et l'eau douce (1967)
Writer
Parcs atlantiques (1967)
Director
Parcs atlantiques (1967)
Editor
Volleyball (1966)
Director
Volleyball (1966)
Editor
Les Montréalistes (1965)
Director
La route de l'Ouest (1965)
Director
La route de l'Ouest (1965)
Writer
Montréal un jour d'été (1965)
Director
Montréal un jour d'été (1965)
Producer
Jusqu'au cou (1964)
Writer
Appuis et suspensions (1964)
Writer
Parallèles et grand soleil (1964)
Writer
Springboard to the Sun (1964)
Writer
Samuel de Champlain: Québec 1603 (1964)
Director
Samuel de Champlain: Québec 1603 (1964)
Writer
Champlain (1964)
Director
Champlain (1964)
Writer
Seul ou avec d'autres (1962)
Director
Seul ou avec d'autres (1962)
Writer
À l'est d'Eaton (1959)
Director