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.
Barney's Version
as Maitre'D at RitzThe picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the...
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The Barbarian Invasions
as Unionist (uncredited)In this belated sequel to 'The Decline of the American Empire', middle-aged Montreal college...
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Léolo
as DirectorThe story of an imaginative boy who pretends he is the child of a sperm-laden Sicilian tomato...
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Jesus of Montreal
as JugeA group of actors putting on an interpretive Passion Play in Montreal begin to experience a...
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Normande
as Jean-PaulNormande St-Onge works as a clerk in a pharmacy and takes dance classes with the dream of being...
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Dirty Money
as DetectiveAfter a raucous visit from the wealthy Uncle Arthur , working class Montreal couple Roland and...
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Kiss Me With All Your Love
as Édouard MontpetitMontreal, 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-showMarcel, recently released from prison, attempt to rebuild his relationship with his girlfriend...
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Good Men
as SelfAfter the birth of his grandson, Bobby Roth undertakes a cinematic investigation as to what...
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Montreal Stories
as Denys ArcandSix stories about Montreal. 1: A young housewife from Toronto samples the nightlife using basic...
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Shooting Star
as Propriétaire du barFour 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)The unexpected return of his ex-wife and the assembly of a group of protesters both threaten to...
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Forgotten Flowers
as CapitaineBrother Marie-Victorin, founder of Montreal’s Botanical Garden, is bored with heaven and decides...
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Le cri du rhinocéros
as SelfMarc Labrèche, the Director of this documentary, himself an author, actor and host, meets other...
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Live Before the Letter
as SelfThanks to the development of techniques and the adventurous spirit of pioneering filmmakers,...
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C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
as (uncredited)Three American tourists explore Quebec guided by an imaginative leader, in an atmosphere of...
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Pigs Are Seldom Clean
as RocketThe true identity of an undercover RCMP narcotics agent is discovered by the criminals he is...
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The Black Sheep
as SelfFrom coast to coast, from St. John's, Newfoundland to Vancouver, British Columbia, Jacques...
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Mon oeil
as uncreditedOne evening a man watches eight movies simultaneously on television.
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Sodankylä Forever
as SelfThe Midnight Sun Film Festival is held every June in the Finnish village of Sodankylä beyond the...
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Achieving the Unachievable
as SelfM.C. Escher is among the most intriguing of artists. In 1956 he challenged the laws of...
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Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe
as uncreditedA Docufiction about the twin realities of the Nominingue village in rural quebec, a poverty town...
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Tout le monde en parle
as SelfHost Guy A. Lepage brings together six to eight personalities from different milieus—sports,...
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Viens voir les comédiens
as SelfViens voir les comédiens is a television show on the Canadian French-language arts and culture...
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Ti-Mé Show
as Self - Guest StarEach 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 ArcandTwo bourgeois-bohemians struggle to stay on the cutting edge of trends and fashion while never...
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