Denys Arcand
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
Credits
- 2024 · Good Men as Self
- 2024 · At the End of Nothing at All as Self
- 2022 · La plus belle province as Narrator (voice)
- 2019 · Forgotten Flowers as Capitaine
- 2018 · Le cri du rhinocéros as Self
- 2017 · Le prix du paradis as Narrator
- 2016 · Kiss Me With All Your Love as Édouard Montpetit
- 2016 · Stealing Alice as
- 2015 · Ti-Mé Show as Self - Guest Star
- 2013 · Les pêcheurs as Denys Arcand
- 2012 · Les bobos as Denys Arcand
- 2010 · Barney's Version as Maitre'D at Ritz
- 2010 · Sodankylä Forever as Self
- 2010 · En audition avec Simon as Denys Arcand
- 2007 · Achieving the Unachievable as Self
- 2006 · Live Before the Letter as Self
- 2005 · Shooting Star as Propriétaire du bar
- 2004 · Tout le monde en parle as Self
- 2004 · Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche as Self
- 2003 · The Barbarian Invasions as Unionist (uncredited)
- 2003 · Les héritiers du mouton noir as
- 2002 · Viens voir les comédiens as Self
- 1992 · Léolo as Director
- 1992 · The Black Sheep as Self
- 1991 · Montreal Stories as Denys Arcand
- 1989 · Jesus of Montreal as Juge
- 1989 · The Magical Eye as Self
- 1987 · Nulle part ailleurs as Self
- 1987 · Night Zoo as Man at peep-show
- 1975 · Normande as Jean-Paul
- 1974 · Spécial cinéma as Self
- 1973 · Pigs Are Seldom Clean as Rocket
- 1973 · Réjeanne Padovani as Sam Tannebaum's bodyguard (uncredited)
- 1972 · Dirty Money as Detective
- 1971 · Mon oeil as
- 1968 · C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier as (uncredited)
- 1967 · Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe as