Denys Arcand

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.
    Known for
    Directing
    Place of birth
    Deschambault, Quebec, Canada
    Birthday
    25 June 1941
The Black Sheep
The Black Sheep
7
Montreal Stories
Montreal Stories
5
Normande
Normande
6.1
Shooting Star
Shooting Star
6.2
Live Before the Letter
Live Before the Letter
0
Barney's Version
Barney's Version
7.035
Night Zoo
Night Zoo
7
Les héritiers du mouton noir
0
The Barbarian Invasions
The Barbarian Invasions
7.1
Stealing Alice
0
Dirty Money
Dirty Money
6.2
Achieving the Unachievable
Achieving the Unachievable
5
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
5
Le cri du rhinocéros
Le cri du rhinocéros
5
Kiss Me With All Your Love
Kiss Me With All Your Love
4.3
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
0
Mon oeil
Mon oeil
0
Réjeanne Padovani
Réjeanne Padovani
6.2
Forgotten Flowers
Forgotten Flowers
6.5
Pigs Are Seldom Clean
Pigs Are Seldom Clean
0
The Magical Eye
0
Léolo
Léolo
7.148
Jesus of Montreal
Jesus of Montreal
6.935
Sodankylä Forever
Sodankylä Forever
0
Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe
Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe
0
Good Men
Good Men
0
Le prix du paradis
Le prix du paradis
8
At the End of Nothing at All
At the End of Nothing at All
0
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