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Denys Arcand
Deschambault, Quebec, Canada
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-prov…
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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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2025
À la lumière du soir
Movie Self
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2024
Good Men
Movie Self
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2024
At the End of Nothing at All
Movie Self
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2023
Testament
Movie Director
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2022
La plus belle province
TV show Narrator (voice)
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2019
Forgotten Flowers
Movie Captain
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2018
Le cri du rhinocéros
Movie Self
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2018
The Fall of the American Empire
Movie Director
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2017
Le prix du paradis
Movie Narrator
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2016
Kiss Me With All Your Love
Movie Édouard Montpetit
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2016
Stealing Alice
Movie
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2016
Burghers of Vancouver
Movie Director
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2015
Ti-Mé Show
TV show Self - Guest Star
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2014
An Eye for Beauty
Movie Director
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2013
Les pêcheurs
TV show Denys Arcand
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2012
Les bobos
TV show Denys Arcand
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2011
The Private Life of Cinema
Movie self
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2010
Barney's Version
Movie Maitre'D at Ritz
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2010
En audition avec Simon
TV show Denys Arcand
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2009
From Office to Box-Office
Movie Denys Arcand
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2007
Days of Darkness
Movie Director
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2007
Achieving the Unachievable
Movie Self
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2006
Rebels with a Camera
Movie Self
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2005
Shooting Star
Movie Propriétaire du bar
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2005
Lost & Profound
Movie Producer
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2004
Tout le monde en parle
TV show Self
- 2004
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2003
The Barbarian Invasions
Movie Unionist (uncredited)
- 2003
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2002
Viens voir les comédiens
TV show Self
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2000
Stardom
Movie Director
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1996
Poverty and Other Delights
Movie Director
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1994
Love & Human Remains
Movie Director
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1992
Ma soeur, mon amour
Movie Screenplay
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1992
Léolo
Movie Director
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1992
The Black Sheep
Movie Self
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1991
Montreal Stories
Movie Denys Arcand
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1991
Letters of a Portuguese Nun
Movie Director
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1989
Jesus of Montreal
Movie Juge
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1989
The Magical Eye
Movie Self
