7.0
Movie
Directing
Denys Arcand
- Born
- (age 85)
- Birthplace
- Deschambault, Quebec, Canada
- Credits
- 77 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
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Movie
7.0
Movie
The Barbarian Invasions
6.6
Movie
The Fall of the American Empire
6.7
Movie
The Decline of the American Empire
7.2
Movie
Léolo
6.9
Movie
Jesus of Montreal
3.4
Movie
An Eye for Beauty
6.4
Movie
Days of Darkness
5.8
Movie
Love & Human Remains
6.8
Movie
Testament
5.4
Movie
Stardom
6.9
Movie
Night Zoo
6.2
Movie
Gina
5.0
Movie
Montreal Stories
6.0
Movie
La Tête de Normande St-Onge
6.7
Movie
Réjeanne Padovani
6.0
Movie
Between Sweet and Salt Water
7.1
Movie
Comfort and Indifference
Acting credits 43
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Le documentaire selon Denys Arcand Film | |
| 2026 | Santa Claude Film | |
| 2025 | À la lumière du soir Film | Self |
| 2024 | Good Men Film | Self |
| 2024 | At the End of Nothing at All Film | Self |
| 2022 | La plus belle province TV | Narrator (voice) (4 ep) |
| 2019 | Forgotten Flowers Film | Captain |
| 2018 | Le cri du rhinocéros Film | Self |
| 2017 | Le prix du paradis Film | Narrator |
| 2016 | Kiss Me With All Your Love Film | Édouard Montpetit |
| 2016 | Stealing Alice Film | |
| 2015 | Ti-Mé Show TV | Self - Guest Star (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Les pêcheurs TV | Denys Arcand (1 ep) |
| 2012 | Les bobos TV | Denys Arcand (1 ep) |
| 2011 | The Private Life of Cinema Film | self |
| 2010 | Barney's Version Film | Maitre'D at Ritz |
| 2010 | En audition avec Simon TV | Denys Arcand (1 ep) |
| 2009 | From Office to Box-Office Film | Denys Arcand |
| 2007 | Achieving the Unachievable Film | Self |
| 2006 | Rebels with a Camera Film | Self |
| 2005 | Shooting Star Film | Propriétaire du bar |
| 2004 | Tout le monde en parle TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche Film | Self |
| 2003 | The Barbarian Invasions Film | Unionist (uncredited) |
| 2003 | Les héritiers du mouton noir Film | |
| 2002 | Viens voir les comédiens TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1992 | Léolo Film | Director |
| 1992 | The Black Sheep Film | Self |
| 1991 | Montreal Stories Film | Denys Arcand |
| 1989 | Jesus of Montreal Film | Juge |
| 1989 | The Magical Eye Film | Self |
| 1987 | Nulle part ailleurs TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1987 | Night Zoo Film | Man at peep-show |
| 1985 | Cinéma, cinéma Film | Self |
| 1975 | La Tête de Normande St-Onge Film | Jean-Paul |
| 1974 | Spécial cinéma TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1973 | Pigs Are Seldom Clean Film | Rocket |
| 1973 | Réjeanne Padovani Film | Sam Tannebaum's Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| 1972 | Quebec: Duplessis and After... Film | Narrator |
| 1972 | Dirty Money Film | Un détective |
| 1971 | Mon oeil Film | |
| 1968 | C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier Film | (uncredited) |
| 1967 | Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe Film |
Crew credits 40
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Testament Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 2018 | The Fall of the American Empire Film | Director, Writer |
| 2016 | Burghers of Vancouver Film | Director, Writer |
| 2014 | An Eye for Beauty Film | Director, Writer |
| 2007 | Days of Darkness Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 2005 | Lost & Profound Film | Producer |
| 2003 | The Barbarian Invasions Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 2000 | Stardom Film | Director, Writer |
| 1996 | Poverty and Other Delights Film | Director |
| 1994 | Love & Human Remains Film | Director |
| 1992 | Ma soeur, mon amour Film | Screenplay |
| 1991 | Montreal Stories Film | Director, Writer |
| 1991 | Letters of a Portuguese Nun Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1989 | Jesus of Montreal Film | Director, Writer |
| 1986 | The Decline of the American Empire Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1984 | The Crime of Ovide Plouffe Film | Scenario Writer, Director |
| 1984 | The Crime of Ovide Plouffe TV | Director, Screenplay, Creator (6 ep) |
| 1983 | Empire, Inc. TV | Director, Creator (6 ep) |
| 1982 | Comfort and Indifference Film | Writer, Director |
| 1978 | Duplessis TV | Writer (7 ep) |
| 1976 | The Struggle of Hospital Workers Film | Director |
| 1975 | Gina Film | Director, Editor |
| 1973 | Réjeanne Padovani Film | Writer, Director, Editor |
| 1972 | Quebec: Duplessis and After... Film | Director, Writer, Editor |
| 1972 | Dirty Money Film | Director |
| 1970 | Cotton Mill, Treadmill Film | Director |
| 1967 | Between Sweet and Salt Water Film | Writer |
| 1967 | Atlantic Parks Film | Director, Editor |
| 1966 | Volleyball Film | Director, Editor |
| 1965 | Montréal un jour d'été Film | Director, Producer |
| 1965 | Ville-Marie Film | Director |
| 1965 | The Road to the West Film | Writer, Director |
| 1964 | Jusqu'au cou Film | Writer |
| 1964 | Supports and Suspensions Film | Writer |
| 1964 | Parallels and the Great Sun Film | Writer |
| 1964 | Champlain Film | Director, Writer |
| 1964 | Springboard to the Sun Film | Writer |
| 1964 | Québec 1603 - Samuel de Champlain Film | Director, Writer |
| 1962 | Alone or with Others Film | Director, Writer |
| 1959 | East of Eaton Film | Director |