Directing
Denys Arcand
Born Jun 25, 1941 · 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.
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Directed
Testament
2023
Drama · Comedy
The Fall of the American Empire
2018
Comedy · Crime · Drama
An Eye for Beauty
2014
Drama
Days of Darkness
2007
Comedy · Drama · Fantasy
The Barbarian Invasions
2003
Comedy · Drama
Stardom
2000
Comedy · Drama
Poverty and Other Delights
1996
Drama
Love & Human Remains
1994
Comedy · Drama
Montreal Stories
1991
Comedy · Drama
Jesus of Montreal
1989
Drama · Comedy · Romance
The Decline of the American Empire
1986
Comedy · Drama
The Crime of Ovide Plouffe
1984
Crime · Drama
Comfort and Indifference
1982
Documentary
Gina
1975
Drama · Thriller · Crime
Réjeanne Padovani
1973
Drama
Quebec: Duplessis and After...
1972
Documentary
Dirty Money
1972
Crime · Action · Comedy
Cotton Mill, Treadmill
1970
Documentary
Atlantic Parks
1967
Documentary
Volleyball
1966
Documentary
Montréal un jour d'été
1965
Documentary
Ville-Marie
1965
Documentary
The Road to the West
1965
Documentary
Champlain
1964
Documentary
Québec 1603 - Samuel de Champlain
1964
Documentary
Alone or with Others
1962
Documentary · Drama
Written
Ma soeur, mon amour
1992
Duplessis
1978
War & Politics · Drama
Between Sweet and Salt Water
1967
Drama · Music · Romance
Jusqu'au cou
1964
Drama
Acting
Santa Claude
2026
Comedy · Family
À la lumière du soir
2025
Documentary
Good Men
2024
Documentary
At the End of Nothing at All
2024
Documentary
La plus belle province
2022
Documentary
