![Denys Arcand](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/jYqHVVAHbhNvFCMmi2wUm8IanRp.jpg)
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.
Known For | Directing |
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Most Rating | 4.013 |
Birthday | 1941-06-25 |
Place of Birth | Deschambault, Quebec, Canada |
Also Known As | Denys Arcand, OC, |
![Montreal Stories](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/jVYeReqYMZxFlZUc1PlAO8yfPpr.jpg)
1991
![Montreal Stories](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/jVYeReqYMZxFlZUc1PlAO8yfPpr.jpg)
Montreal Stories
5/9
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![Normande](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/lCxeGTSlaxCd0swj1w2NgnDNZrj.jpg)
1975
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Normande
6.1/9
Normande St-Onge works as a clerk in a pharmacy and takes dance classes with the dream of being a cabaret dancer. Her mother, Berthe, has been confine...
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![Shooting Star](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/n4Vhe5TxqASXMgXoo2vvQpAlIpq.jpg)
2005
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Shooting Star
6.2/4
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![Night Zoo](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/7WEZTqguGWRDEmUR3IXyiOoYK0l.jpg)
1987
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Night Zoo
7/18
Marcel, recently released from prison, attempt to rebuild his relationship with his girlfriend Julie (now a prostitute) and especially his father Albe...
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![The Barbarian Invasions](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/ekmFbyMgm3SPklSlDUW1wZ33yMP.jpg)
2003
![The Barbarian Invasions](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/ekmFbyMgm3SPklSlDUW1wZ33yMP.jpg)
The Barbarian Invasions
7.057/358
In this belated sequel to 'The Decline of the American Empire', middle-aged Montreal college professor, Remy, learns that he is dying of liver cancer....
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![Stealing Alice](https://movieunlimited.net/assets/no-poster.png)
2016
![Stealing Alice](https://movieunlimited.net/assets/no-poster.png)
Stealing Alice
0/0
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![Dirty Money](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/wqVuFSGqRpVMI1Ds5iPNe28SwZ5.jpg)
1972
![Dirty Money](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/wqVuFSGqRpVMI1Ds5iPNe28SwZ5.jpg)
Dirty Money
6.2/4
This French-Canadian crime/action drama, which satirizes U.S. crime films, was shown at the Cannes Film Festival in 1972 and was well received. In the...
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![Achieving the Unachievable](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/kY3dYSWwFDYvEgzHttEXoNXIk4t.jpg)
2007
![Achieving the Unachievable](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/kY3dYSWwFDYvEgzHttEXoNXIk4t.jpg)
Achieving the Unachievable
5/3
M.C. Escher is among the most intriguing of artists. In 1956 he challenged the laws of perspective with his graphic Print Gallery and his uncompleted...
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![Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche](https://movieunlimited.net/assets/no-poster.png)
2004
![Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche](https://movieunlimited.net/assets/no-poster.png)
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
5/4
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![Le cri du rhinocéros](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/i0J78FgW0RFbBeWIXhd2iY16Vro.jpg)
2018
![Le cri du rhinocéros](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/i0J78FgW0RFbBeWIXhd2iY16Vro.jpg)
Le cri du rhinocéros
5/1
Marc Labrèche, the Director of this documentary, himself an author, actor and host, meets other creators to ask them these questions that inhabit him....
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![Kiss Me With All Your Love](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/pOxdOgb4fC7Sr4pZoLwA1dNurPP.jpg)
2016
![Kiss Me With All Your Love](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/pOxdOgb4fC7Sr4pZoLwA1dNurPP.jpg)
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4.3/6
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![C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/c3qZVeiByPsuA6mAOlS8aDK4MZw.jpg)
1968
![C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/c3qZVeiByPsuA6mAOlS8aDK4MZw.jpg)
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
0/0
Three American tourists explore Quebec guided by an imaginative leader, in an atmosphere of health and good humor. Baroque incidents, romance, and sa...
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![Mon oeil](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/p8DDqLCWndwIgvoNmb453CCUen0.jpg)
1971
![Mon oeil](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/p8DDqLCWndwIgvoNmb453CCUen0.jpg)
Mon oeil
0/0
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![Réjeanne Padovani](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/90txfudIofgPXkdjbzqHm4yJqSg.jpg)
1973
![Réjeanne Padovani](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/90txfudIofgPXkdjbzqHm4yJqSg.jpg)
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6.2/8
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![Forgotten Flowers](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/kCj8GCPg5xgFCA3oMWvfnJEZhaw.jpg)
2019
![Forgotten Flowers](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/kCj8GCPg5xgFCA3oMWvfnJEZhaw.jpg)
Forgotten Flowers
6.5/2
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![Pigs Are Seldom Clean](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/2kz0VpisqhFltFwrGJRlG22fhpX.jpg)
1973
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Pigs Are Seldom Clean
0/0
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![The Magical Eye](https://movieunlimited.net/assets/no-poster.png)
1989
![The Magical Eye](https://movieunlimited.net/assets/no-poster.png)
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0/0
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![Léolo](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/1HDTXmngKg6NHKGVnKADpxGPye5.jpg)
1992
![Léolo](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/1HDTXmngKg6NHKGVnKADpxGPye5.jpg)
Léolo
7.093/118
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![Jesus of Montreal](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/evtfMmuJyCQch2JIdWO2SdGWgJA.jpg)
1989
![Jesus of Montreal](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/evtfMmuJyCQch2JIdWO2SdGWgJA.jpg)
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6.9/80
A group of actors putting on an interpretive Passion Play in Montreal begin to experience a meshing of their characters and their private lives as the...
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![Sodankylä Forever](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/wqSeML9H98Bxy2PcQo2m0dUBwIf.jpg)
2010
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0/0
The Midnight Sun Film Festival is held every June in the Finnish village of Sodankylä beyond the arctic circle — where the sun never sets. Founded by...
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![Barney's Version](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/5Zk9AYPtacGiMnnd2q8mFfDe8ks.jpg)
2010
![Barney's Version](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/5Zk9AYPtacGiMnnd2q8mFfDe8ks.jpg)
Barney's Version
7.024/438
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![The Black Sheep](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/3nKYPycu674fzgM3QeAxtYNY1TQ.jpg)
1992
![The Black Sheep](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/3nKYPycu674fzgM3QeAxtYNY1TQ.jpg)
The Black Sheep
0/0
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![Live Before the Letter](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/fM55pYk0hGmg0vokP6lAyJslalf.jpg)
2006
![Live Before the Letter](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/fM55pYk0hGmg0vokP6lAyJslalf.jpg)
Live Before the Letter
0/0
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![Les héritiers du mouton noir](https://movieunlimited.net/assets/no-poster.png)
2003
![Les héritiers du mouton noir](https://movieunlimited.net/assets/no-poster.png)
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0/0
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