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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.
As director
Testament
The Fall of the American Empire
Burghers of Vancouver
An Eye for Beauty
Days of Darkness
The Barbarian Invasions
Stardom
Poverty and Other Delights
Love & Human Remains
Montreal Stories
Letters of a Portuguese Nun
Jesus of Montreal
The Decline of the American Empire
The Crime of Ovide Plouffe
Comfort and Indifference
The Struggle of Hospital Workers
Gina
Réjeanne Padovani
Dirty Money
Quebec: Duplessis and After...
Cotton Mill, Treadmill
Atlantic Parks
Volleyball
Montréal un jour d'été
Ville-Marie
The Road to the West
Champlain
Québec 1603 - Samuel de Champlain
Alone or with Others
East of Eaton
As actor
À la lumière du soir
Good Men
At the End of Nothing at All
Forgotten Flowers
Le cri du rhinocéros
Le prix du paradis
Stealing Alice
Kiss Me With All Your Love
The Private Life of Cinema
Barney's Version
From Office to Box-Office
Achieving the Unachievable
Rebels with a Camera
Shooting Star
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
Les héritiers du mouton noir
The Barbarian Invasions
The Black Sheep
Léolo
Montreal Stories
The Magical Eye
Jesus of Montreal
Night Zoo
Cinéma, cinéma
La Tête de Normande St-Onge
Réjeanne Padovani
Pigs Are Seldom Clean
Dirty Money
Quebec: Duplessis and After...
Mon oeil