Biography
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.
Directed 26
2020s
- 2023
Testament
Director
2010s
- 2018
- 2014
2000s
- 2007
Days of Darkness
Director
- 2003
The Barbarian Invasions
Director
- 2000
Stardom
Director
1990s
- 1996
Poverty and Other Delights
Director
- 1994
- 1991
Montreal Stories
Director
1980s
- 1989
Jesus of Montreal
Director
- 1986
- 1984
The Crime of Ovide Plouffe
Director
- 1982
Comfort and Indifference
Director
1970s
- 1975
Gina
Director
- 1973
Réjeanne Padovani
Director
- 1972
Quebec: Duplessis and After...
Director
Dirty Money
Director
- 1970
Cotton Mill, Treadmill
Director
1960s
- 1967
Atlantic Parks
Director
- 1966
Volleyball
Director
- 1965
Montréal un jour d'été
Director
Ville-Marie
Director
The Road to the West
Director
- 1964
Champlain
Director
Québec 1603 - Samuel de Champlain
Director
- 1962
Alone or with Others
Director
Acted in 21
2020s
- 2026
Santa Claude
Movie
2010s
- 2019
Forgotten Flowers
Captain
- 2016
Kiss Me With All Your Love
Édouard Montpetit
- 2013
- 2012
Les bobos
Denys Arcand · 1 episode
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
From Office to Box-Office
Denys Arcand
- 2005
Shooting Star
Propriétaire du bar
- 2003
The Barbarian Invasions
Unionist (uncredited)
1990s
- 1992
Léolo
Director
- 1991
Montreal Stories
Denys Arcand
1980s
- 1989
Jesus of Montreal
Juge
- 1987
Night Zoo
Man at peep-show
1970s
- 1975
La Tête de Normande St-Onge
Jean-Paul
- 1973
Pigs Are Seldom Clean
Rocket
Réjeanne Padovani
Sam Tannebaum's Bodyguard (uncredited)
- 1972
Dirty Money
Un détective
- 1971
Mon oeil
Movie
1960s
- 1968
C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier
(uncredited)
- 1967
Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe
Movie
Wrote 21
2020s
- 2023
Testament
Screenplay
2010s
- 2018
- 2014
2000s
- 2007
Days of Darkness
Screenplay
- 2003
The Barbarian Invasions
Screenplay
- 2000
Stardom
Writer
1990s
- 1992
Ma soeur, mon amour
Screenplay
- 1991
Montreal Stories
Writer
1980s
- 1989
Jesus of Montreal
Writer
- 1986
- 1984
The Crime of Ovide Plouffe
Scenario Writer
- 1982
Comfort and Indifference
Writer
1970s
- 1978
Duplessis
Writer
- 1973
Réjeanne Padovani
Writer
- 1972
Quebec: Duplessis and After...
Writer
1960s
- 1967
Between Sweet and Salt Water
Writer
- 1965
The Road to the West
Writer
- 1964
Jusqu'au cou
Writer
Champlain
Writer
Québec 1603 - Samuel de Champlain
Writer
- 1962
Alone or with Others
Writer
Edited 5
1970s
- 1975
Gina
Editor
- 1973
Réjeanne Padovani
Editor
- 1972
Quebec: Duplessis and After...
Editor
1960s
- 1967
Atlantic Parks
Editor
- 1966
Volleyball
Editor
Produced 1
1960s
- 1965
Montréal un jour d'été
Producer
Appearances19
2020s
- 2025
À la lumière du soir
Self
- 2024
At the End of Nothing at All
Self
- 2022
La plus belle province
Narrator (voice) · 4 episodes
2010s
- 2018
Le cri du rhinocéros
Self
- 2017
Le prix du paradis
Narrator
- 2015
Ti-Mé Show
Self - Guest Star · 1 episode
- 2011
The Private Life of Cinema
self
2000s
- 2007
Achieving the Unachievable
Self
- 2006
Rebels with a Camera
Self
- 2004
Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche
Self
- 2002
1990s
- 1992
The Black Sheep
Self
1980s
- 1989
The Magical Eye
Self
- 1987
- 1985
Cinéma, cinéma
Self
1970s
- 1974
- 1972
Quebec: Duplessis and After...
Narrator
