Denys Arcand

Born: 1941-06-25

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.


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Barney's Version

as Maitre'D at Ritz
Released: 2010-10-26

The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the...

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The Barbarian Invasions

as Unionist (uncredited)
Released: 2003-09-24

In this belated sequel to 'The Decline of the American Empire', middle-aged Montreal college...

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Jesus of Montreal

as Juge
Released: 1989-05-17

A group of actors putting on an interpretive Passion Play in Montreal begin to experience a...

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Léolo

as Director
Released: 1992-09-16

The story of an imaginative boy who pretends he is the child of a sperm-laden Sicilian tomato...

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Normande

as Jean-Paul
Released: 1975-10-30

Normande St-Onge works as a clerk in a pharmacy and takes dance classes with the dream of being...

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Forgotten Flowers

as uncredited
Released: 2019-10-25

Brother Marie-Victorin, founder of Montreal’s Botanical Garden, is bored with heaven and decides...

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Kiss Me With All Your Love

as Édouard Montpetit
Released: 2016-08-25

Montreal, 1940. The Second World War is raging in Europe. Pierre Sauvageau, 22, would like to...

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Night Zoo

as Man at peep-show
Released: 1987-05-01

Marcel, recently released from prison, attempt to rebuild his relationship with his girlfriend...

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Shooting Star

as Propriétaire du bar
Released: 2005-06-15

Four young women are participating on Idole Instantanée, a reality show produced by Omni Global,...

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Réjeanne Padovani

as Sam Tannebaum's bodyguard (uncredited)
Released: 1973-01-01

The unexpected return of his ex-wife and the assembly of a group of protesters both threaten to...

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Sodankylä Forever

as Self
Released: 2010-08-05

The Midnight Sun Film Festival is held every June in the Finnish village of Sodankylä beyond the...

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Montreal Stories

as Denys Arcand
Released: 1991-11-08

Six stories about Montreal. 1: A young housewife from Toronto samples the nightlife using basic...

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Dirty Money

as Detective
Released: 1972-06-15

This French-Canadian crime/action drama, which satirizes U.S. crime films, was shown at the...

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Live Before the Letter

as Self
Released: 2006-01-01

Thanks to the development of techniques and the adventurous spirit of pioneering filmmakers,...

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Le cri du rhinocéros

as Self
Released: 2018-11-27

Marc Labrèche, the Director of this documentary, himself an author, actor and host, meets other...

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C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier

as (uncredited)
Released: 1968-02-18

Three American tourists explore Quebec guided by an imaginative leader, in an atmosphere of...

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Pigs Are Seldom Clean

as Rocket
Released: 1973-11-15

The true identity of an undercover RCMP narcotics agent is discovered by the criminals he is...

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Achieving the Unachievable

as Self
Released: 2007-09-01

M.C. Escher is among the most intriguing of artists. In 1956 he challenged the laws of...

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Mon oeil

as uncredited
Released: 1971-01-29

One evening a man watches eight movies simultaneously on television.

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The Black Sheep

as Self
Released: 1992-05-30

From coast to coast, from St. John's, Newfoundland to Vancouver, British Columbia, Jacques...

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Tout le monde en parle

as Self
First aired: 2004-09-12

Host Guy A. Lepage brings together six to eight personalities from different milieus—sports,...

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Spécial cinéma

as Self
First aired: 1974-09-25

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Nulle part ailleurs

as Self
First aired: 1987-08-31

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Les pêcheurs

as Denys Arcand
First aired: 2013-09-11

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Viens voir les comédiens

as Self
First aired: 2002-09-20

Viens voir les comédiens is a television show on the Canadian French-language arts and culture...

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En audition avec Simon

as Denys Arcand
First aired: 2010-03-15

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Ti-Mé Show

as Self - Guest Star
First aired: 2015-01-16

Each week, in front of a fired-up audience, personalities from all areas come on Ti-Mé’s show...

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Les bobos

as Denys Arcand
First aired: 2012-09-14

Two bourgeois-bohemians struggle to stay on the cutting edge of trends and fashion while never...

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La plus belle province

as Narrator (voice)
First aired: 2022-09-20

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