Denys Arcand

Known for DirectingBorn 1941-06-25 (age 84)Deschambault, Quebec, Canada

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Lost & Profound

C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier

Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe

Spécial cinéma

Québec 1603 - Samuel de Champlain

Les bobos

Ma soeur, mon amour

Empire, Inc.

Duplessis

Pigs Are Seldom Clean

Volleyball

The Road to the West

Springboard to the Sun

Parallels and the Great Sun

Quebec: Duplessis and After...

Le prix du paradis

Champlain

The Magical Eye

Mon oeil

Ville-Marie

The Black Sheep

Les pêcheurs

La plus belle province

Jusqu'au cou

Léolo

The Crime of Ovide Plouffe

The Barbarian Invasions

Barney's Version

Testament

Poverty and Other Delights

Comfort and Indifference

Dirty Money

Cinéma, cinéma

Jesus of Montreal

Night Zoo

The Fall of the American Empire

Forgotten Flowers

Shooting Star

Supports and Suspensions

The Decline of the American Empire

Days of Darkness

Réjeanne Padovani

Atlantic Parks

Alone or with Others

Cotton Mill, Treadmill

Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche

Nulle part ailleurs

La Tête de Normande St-Onge