
Denys Arcand
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.
Filmography

Good Men

At the End of Nothing at All

Forgotten Flowers

Le cri du rhinocéros

Le prix du paradis

Kiss Me With All Your Love

Stealing Alice

Barney's Version

Sodankylä Forever

Achieving the Unachievable

Live Before the Letter

Shooting Star

Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche

The Barbarian Invasions

Les héritiers du mouton noir

Léolo

The Black Sheep

Montreal Stories

Jesus of Montreal

The Magical Eye

Night Zoo

Normande

Pigs Are Seldom Clean

Réjeanne Padovani

Quebec: Duplessis and After...

Dirty Money

Mon oeil

C'est pas la faute à Jacques Cartier

Nominingue... depuis qu'il existe
