Denys Arcand
Personal Info
Know For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1941-06-25 (84 years old)
Place of Birth
Deschambault, Quebec, Canada
Also known As
Denys Arcand, OC
Denys Arcand
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 str...
Acting
1992
as Self
1991
as Denys Arcand
1975
as Jean-Paul
2005
as Propriétaire du bar
2006
as Self
2010
as Maitre'D at Ritz
1987
as Man at peep-show
2003
as Unionist (uncredited)
2016
1972
as Detective
2007
as Self
2018
as Self
2016
as Édouard Montpetit
1968
as (uncredited)
1971
1973
as Sam Tannebaum's Bodyguard (uncredited)
2019
as Captain
1973
as Rocket
1989
as Self
1992
as Director
1989
as Juge
2010
as Self
2024
as Self
2017
as Narrator
2024
as Self
1972
as Narrator
Production
1989
as Director
2003
as Director
2003
as Screenplay
2007
as Director
2007
as Screenplay
1994
as Director
2000
as Director
2000
as Writer
1986
as Director
1986
as Screenplay
1975
as Director
1982
as Director
1982
as Writer
1991
as Director
1973
as Writer
1973
as Director
1984
as Director
1984
as Scenario Writer
1996
as Director
1967
as Writer
1970
as Director
2014
as Director
1989
as Writer
2014
as Writer
1972
as Director
1972
as Director
1965
as Director
1962
as Director
2023
as Director
1967
as Director
1966
as Director
1966
as Editor
1964
as Director
1965
as Director
1964
as Writer
2018
as Director
2018
as Writer
2023
as Writer
1973
as Editor
1965
as Director
1965
as Writer
1964
as Writer
1964
as Writer
1962
as Writer
1972
as Writer
1964
as Director
1964
as Writer
1976
as Director
1967
as Editor
1959
as Director
1991
as Writer
2016
as Director
2016
as Writer
1991
as Director
1991
as Screenplay
1992
as Screenplay
1964
as Writer
1964
as Writer
2005
as Producer
1972
as Editor
1975
as Editor
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