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 |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.7321 |
| Birthday | 1941-06-25 |
| Place of Birth | Deschambault, Quebec, Canada |
| Also Known As | Denys Arcand, OC, |
1992
The Black Sheep
7.5/2
From coast to coast, from St. John's, Newfoundland to Vancouver, British Columbia, Jacques Godbout films a documentary chronicle of the political turn...
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The Black Sheep
1991
Montreal Stories
5/11
Six stories about Montreal. 1: A young housewife from Toronto samples the nightlife using basic French. 2: The tale of a painting of Montreal's first...
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Montreal Stories
1975
La Tête de Normande St-Onge
6.045/11
Working as a pharmacy clerk while dreaming of escape through dance, Normande St-Onge supports a household of dependent and unstable relatives. As her...
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La Tête de Normande St-Onge
2005
Shooting Star
6.6/5
Four young women are participating on Idole Instantanée, a reality show produced by Omni Global, in which a complete stranger turns into a music star...
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Shooting Star
2006
Rebels with a Camera
0/0
Thanks to the development of techniques and the adventurous spirit of pioneering filmmakers, among whom Michel Brault occupies a central place, a new...
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Rebels with a Camera
2010
Barney's Version
6.959/500
The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky.
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Barney's Version
1987
Night Zoo
6.864/22
Marcel, recently released from prison, attempt to rebuild his relationship with his girlfriend Julie (now a prostitute) and especially his father Albe...
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Night Zoo
2003
Les héritiers du mouton noir
0/0
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Les héritiers du mouton noir
2003
The Barbarian Invasions
7.035/420
In this belated sequel to 'The Decline of the American Empire', middle-aged Montreal college professor, Remy, learns that he is dying of liver cancer....
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The Barbarian Invasions
2016
Stealing Alice
0/0
Artist and writer Marc Séguin offers his first film which is about a woman named Alice who steals paintings in order to reattribute them to people who...
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Stealing Alice
1972
Dirty Money
7.143/7
A robbery at the secluded country home of a wealthy old man goes horribly awry.
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Dirty Money
2007
Achieving the Unachievable
5/3
M.C. Escher is among the most intriguing of artists. In 1956 he challenged the laws of perspective with his graphic Print Gallery and his uncompleted...
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Achieving the Unachievable
2004
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
6/5
This compelling documentary explores Canadian film culture and tries to discover what defines Canadian film through interviews with notable filmmakers...
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Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
2018
Le cri du rhinocéros
5/1
Marc Labrèche, the Director of this documentary, himself an author, actor and host, meets other creators to ask them these questions that inhabit him....
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Le cri du rhinocéros
2016
Kiss Me With All Your Love
4/7
Montreal, 1940. The Second World War is raging in Europe. Pierre Sauvageau, 22, would like to enlist, but he has to take care of his twin sister, crip...
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Kiss Me With All Your Love
1968
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
10/1
Three American tourists explore Quebec guided by an imaginative leader, in an atmosphere of health and good humor. Baroque incidents, romance, and sa...
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C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
1971
Mon oeil
8/1
One evening a man watches eight movies simultaneously on television.
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Mon oeil
1973
Réjeanne Padovani
6.7/10
The unexpected return of his ex-wife and the assembly of a group of protesters both threaten to wreck a corrupt contractor's inauguration party for hi...
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Réjeanne Padovani
2019
Forgotten Flowers
6.5/2
Brother Marie-Victorin, founder of Montreal’s Botanical Garden, is bored with heaven and decides to return earth to help former agronomist turned beek...
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Forgotten Flowers
1973
Pigs Are Seldom Clean
9/1
The true identity of an undercover RCMP narcotics agent is discovered by the criminals he is investigating and his family pays the price.
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Pigs Are Seldom Clean
1989
The Magical Eye
8/1
Features clips from 21 documentary and animation film classics, interviews with NFB filmmakers past and present, and incisive commentary from film cri...
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The Magical Eye
1992
Léolo
7.196/148
The story of an imaginative boy who pretends he is the child of a sperm-laden Sicilian tomato upon which his mother accidentally fell.
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Léolo
1989
Jesus of Montreal
6.842/99
A group of actors putting on an interpretive Passion Play in Montreal begin to experience a meshing of their characters and their private lives as the...
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Jesus of Montreal
1967
Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe
10/1
A Docufiction about the twin realities of the Nominingue village in rural quebec, a poverty town turned vacation spot. where the older generation reme...
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Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe
2024
Good Men
1/1
After the birth of his grandson, Bobby Roth undertakes a cinematic investigation as to what constitutes being a "good man" in today's world. This voya...
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Good Men
2017
Le prix du paradis
8/1
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Le prix du paradis
2024
At the End of Nothing at All
0/0
Every morning, Marcel confides in his tape recorder. It is from his reflections on life that this film takes us into the wake of his story.
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At the End of Nothing at All
Le documentaire selon Denys Arcand
0/0
Interview with director Denys Arcand about his documentary work. Conducted on the premises of the canadian National Film Board (NFB).
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Le documentaire selon Denys Arcand
1972
Quebec: Duplessis and After...
8.5/2
This film establishes a parallel between the 1970 electoral campaign in Québec and the 1936 campaign dominated by Maurice Duplessis. It shows the hope...
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Quebec: Duplessis and After...
1985
Cinéma, cinéma
7/1
An anthology of sequences from the best films that the National Film Board of Canada produced since its beginnings. Divided by themes and presented by...
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Cinéma, cinéma
2025
À la lumière du soir
0/0
At 97, filmmaker Fernand Dansereau delivers a vibrant and inspiring final documentary! He draws us into rich and sensitive exchanges: on the joy of cr...
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À la lumière du soir
2009
From Office to Box-Office
0/0
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From Office to Box-Office
2011
The Private Life of Cinema
0/0
A two-part in-depth exploration of the evolution of the private film industry, seen through the eyes of more than 50 industry professionals. Part One...
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