Denys Arcand

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1941-06-25 (83 years old)

Place of Birth Deschambault, Quebec, Canada

Also Known As Denys Arcand, OC

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.

Known For

Director

2023
Testament

as Director

2014
An Eye for Beauty

as Director

2007
Days of Darkness

as Director

2003
2000
Stardom

as Director

1994
1991
Montreal Stories

as Director

1989
Jesus of Montreal

as Director

1982
1975
Gina

as Director

1973
Réjeanne Padovani

as Director

1972
Dirty Money

as Director

1970
1967
Atlantic Parks

as Director

1966
Volleyball

as Director

1965
Ville-Marie

as Director

1965
1964
Champlain

as Director

1962

Actor

2024
Good Men

as Self

2022
La plus belle province

as Narrator (voice)

2019
Forgotten Flowers

as Capitaine

2017
Le prix du paradis

as Narrator

2016
Kiss Me With All Your Love

as Édouard Montpetit

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
2010
En audition avec Simon

as Denys Arcand

2005
Shooting Star

as Propriétaire du bar

2003
The Barbarian Invasions

as Unionist (uncredited)

1992
Léolo

as Director

1992
1991
Montreal Stories

as Denys Arcand

1989
1989
1987
Night Zoo

as Man at peep-show

1975
Normande

as Jean-Paul

1974
1973
1973
Réjeanne Padovani

as Sam Tannebaum's bodyguard (uncredited)

1972
Dirty Money

as Detective

Writer

2023
Testament

as Writer

2014
2007
Days of Darkness

as Screenplay

2003
2000
Stardom

as Writer

1989
1984
The Crime of Ovide Plouffe

as Scenario Writer

1978
Duplessis

as Writer

1973
1965
1964
Jusqu'au cou

as Writer

1964
Champlain

as Writer

1962

Editor

1973
1966
Volleyball

as Editor