Directing
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.
Filmography
Santa Claude
Film · 2026
À la lumière du soir
Film · 2025
Good Men
Film · 2024
At the End of Nothing at All
Film · 2024
La plus belle province
Series · 2022
Forgotten Flowers
Film · 2019
Le cri du rhinocéros
Film · 2018
Le prix du paradis
Film · 2017
Stealing Alice
Film · 2016
Kiss Me With All Your Love
Film · 2016
Ti-Mé Show
Series · 2015
Les pêcheurs
Series · 2013
Les bobos
Series · 2012
The Private Life of Cinema
Film · 2011
Barney's Version
Film · 2010
En audition avec Simon
Series · 2010
From Office to Box-Office
Film · 2009
Achieving the Unachievable
Film · 2007
Rebels with a Camera
Film · 2006
Shooting Star
Film · 2005
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
Film · 2004
Tout le monde en parle
Series · 2004
Les héritiers du mouton noir
Film · 2003
The Barbarian Invasions
Film · 2003
Viens voir les comédiens
Series · 2002
The Black Sheep
Film · 1992
Léolo
Film · 1992
Montreal Stories
Film · 1991
The Magical Eye
Film · 1989
Jesus of Montreal
Film · 1989
Night Zoo
Film · 1987
Nulle part ailleurs
Series · 1987
Cinéma, cinéma
Film · 1985
La Tête de Normande St-Onge
Film · 1975
Spécial cinéma
Series · 1974
Réjeanne Padovani
Film · 1973
Pigs Are Seldom Clean
Film · 1973
Dirty Money
Film · 1972
Quebec: Duplessis and After...
Film · 1972
Mon oeil
Film · 1971
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
Film · 1968
Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe
Film · 1967
Le documentaire selon Denys Arcand
Film