Directing · geboren 1941-06-25 · Deschambault, Quebec, Canada

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.

Bekannt aus

• Barney's Version (2010) – Maitre'D at Ritz
• Die Invasion der Barbaren (2003) – Unionist (uncredited)
• Der unverhoffte Charme des Geldes (2018) – Director
• Der Untergang des amerikanischen Imperiums (1986) – Director
• Léolo (1992) – Director
• Jesus von Montreal (1989) – Juge
• Le Règne de la beauté (2014) – Director
• L'âge des ténèbres (2007) – Director
• Liebe und andere Grausamkeiten (1994) – Director
• Testament (2023) – Director
• Stardom (2000) – Director
• Night Zoo - Kreaturen der Nacht (1987) – Man at peep-show
• Gina (1975) – Director
• Montréal vu par… (1991) – Denys Arcand
• La Tête de Normande St-Onge (1975) – Jean-Paul
• Tout le monde en parle (2004) – Self
• Réjeanne Padovani (1973) – Sam Tannebaum's Bodyguard (uncredited)
• Zwischen den Welten (1967) – Writer
• Nulle part ailleurs (1987) – Self
• Le confort et l'indifférence (1982) – Writer
• Dreckiges Geld (1972) – Un détective
• Embrasse-moi comme tu m'aimes (2016) – Édouard Montpetit
• Les pêcheurs (2013) – Denys Arcand
• Le crime d'Ovide Plouffe (1984) – Scenario Writer
• Joyeux Calvaire (1996) – Director
• On est au coton (1970) – Director
• Seul ou avec d'autres (1962) – Director
• Idole instantanée (2005) – Propriétaire du bar
• Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche (2004) – Self
• Achieving the Unachievable (2007) – Self
• Parcs atlantiques (1967) – Director
• Le Mouton noir (1992) – Self
• Les fleurs oubliées (2019) – Captain
• Québec: Duplessis et après... (1972) – Narrator
• Spécial cinéma (1974) – Self
• Montréal un jour d'été (1965) – Director
• Champlain (1964) – Director
• Jusqu'au cou (1964) – Writer
• Samuel de Champlain: Québec 1603 (1964) – Director
• Le cri du rhinocéros (2018) – Self