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.
Acting
Movie
Barney's Version
as Maitre'D at Ritz
2010
Movie
The Barbarian Invasions
as Unionist (uncredited)
2003
Movie
Léolo
as Director
1992
Movie
Jesus of Montreal
as Juge
1989
Movie
Night Zoo
as Man at peep-show
1987
Movie
Montreal Stories
as Denys Arcand
1991
Movie
La Tête de Normande St-Onge
as Jean-Paul
1975
TV
Tout le monde en parle
as Self
2004
Movie
Réjeanne Padovani
as Sam Tannebaum's Bodyguard (uncredited)
1973
TV
Nulle part ailleurs
as Self
1987
Movie
Dirty Money
as Un détective
1972
Movie
Kiss Me With All Your Love
as Édouard Montpetit
2016
TV
Les pêcheurs
as Denys Arcand
2013
Movie
Shooting Star
as Propriétaire du bar
2005
Movie
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
as Self
2004
Movie
Achieving the Unachievable
as Self
2007
Movie
The Black Sheep
as Self
1992
Movie
Forgotten Flowers
as Captain
2019
Movie
Quebec: Duplessis and After...
as Narrator
1972
TV
Spécial cinéma
as Self
1974
Movie
Le cri du rhinocéros
as Self
2018
Movie
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
as (uncredited)
1968
Movie
Mon oeil
1971
Movie
Pigs Are Seldom Clean
as Rocket
1973
Crew
Movie
The Barbarian Invasions
Director
2003
Movie
The Fall of the American Empire
Director
2018
Movie
The Decline of the American Empire
Director
1986
Movie
Jesus of Montreal
Director
1989
Movie
An Eye for Beauty
Director
2014
Movie
Days of Darkness
Director
2007
Movie
Love & Human Remains
Director
1994
Movie
Testament
Director
2023
Movie
Stardom
Director
2000
Movie
Gina
Director
1975
Movie
Montreal Stories
Director
1991
Movie
Réjeanne Padovani
Writer
1973