Denys Arcand
Born June 25, 1941 (Age: 84)
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Deschambault, Quebec, Canada
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.
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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Filmography
Barney's Version
2010
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as Maitre'D at Ritz
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Age: 69
Achieving the Unachievable
2007
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as Self
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Age: 66
Live Before the Letter
2006
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as Self
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Age: 64
Shooting Star
2005
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as Propriétaire du bar
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Age: 63
No Image
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
2004
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as Self
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Age: 62
The Barbarian Invasions
2003
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as Unionist (uncredited)
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Age: 61
Léolo
1992
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as Director
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Age: 51
The Black Sheep
1992
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as Self
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Age: 50
Montreal Stories
1991
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as Denys Arcand
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Age: 50
Jesus of Montreal
1989
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as Juge
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Age: 47
The Magical Eye
1989
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as Self
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Age: 47
Night Zoo
1987
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as Man at peep-show
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Age: 45
Cinéma, cinéma
1985
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as Self
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Age: 43
Pigs Are Seldom Clean
1973
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as Rocket
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Age: 32
Réjeanne Padovani
1973
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as Sam Tannebaum's Bodyguard (uncredited)
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Age: 31
Quebec: Duplessis and After...
1972
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as Narrator
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Age: 30
Dirty Money
1972
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as Un détective
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Age: 30
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
1968
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as (uncredited)
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Age: 26