Denys Arcand
Director
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.
Filmography
Barney's Version
as Maitre'D at Ritz 2010
The Barbarian Invasions
as Unionist (uncredited) 2003
Léolo
as Director 1992
Jesus of Montreal
as Juge 1989
Night Zoo
as Man at peep-show 1987
Montreal Stories
as Denys Arcand 1991
Normande
as Jean-Paul 1975
Réjeanne Padovani
as Sam Tannebaum's Bodyguard (uncredited) 1973
Kiss Me With All Your Love
as Édouard Montpetit 2016
Dirty Money
as Un détective 1972
Shooting Star
as Propriétaire du bar 2005
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
as Self 2004
Achieving the Unachievable
as Self 2007
Forgotten Flowers
as Captain 2019
The Black Sheep
as Self 1992
Le cri du rhinocéros
as Self 2018
Le prix du paradis
as Narrator 2017