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Denys Arcand

Canadian film director · Canada · On the map · Directors · Born 1941 · age 85

Georges-Henri Denys Arcand is a Canadian filmmaker. During his four decades career, he became one of the most internationally-recognized directors from Quebec, earning widespread acclaim and numerous accolades for his "intensely personal, challenging, and intellectual films."

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A life in dates

2026Santa ClaudeFilm2023TestamentFilm, Director, Writer2022La plus belle provinceSeries, Narrator (voice)2017Le prix du paradisFilm, Narrator2015Companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du QuébecAwardGrand Officer of the National Order of QuebecAwardTi-Mé ShowSeries, 20152014An Eye for BeautyFilm, Director, Writer2013Les pêcheursSeries, Denys Arcand2010En audition avec SimonSeries, Denys Arcand2007Achieving the UnachievableFilm2004Canada's Walk of FameAwardCésar Award for Best DirectorAwardTout le monde en parleSeries, 20042003Best Screenplay AwardAwardEuropean Film Award for Best Non-European FilmAwardThe Barbarian InvasionsFilm, 2003Director, Writer2002Viens voir les comédiensSeries1996Poverty and Other DelightsFilm, Director1992LéoloFilm, Director1991Molson PrizeAward1990Knight of the National Order of QuebecAward1989Prix Albert-TessierAwardJesus of MontrealFilm, 1989Director, Writer1987Nulle part ailleursSeries1984The Crime of Ovide PlouffeFilm, Director1983Empire, Inc.Series, Director, Creator1978DuplessisSeries, Writer1975GinaFilm, Director1974Spécial cinémaSeries1972Dirty MoneyFilm, Director1965Montréal un jour d'étéFilm, Director, Producer1962Alone or with OthersFilm, Director, Writer1941Born25 June 1941

People around Denys

  • Léolo 1992
  • Barney's Version 2010
  • The Barbarian Invasions 2003
  • Jesus of Montreal 1989
  • The Decline of the American Empire 1986

Also in Deutsch

Filmography 40

111 credits on file

Television 12

Media & music

Awards

Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec2015
Companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec2015
Canada's Walk of Fame2004
César Award for Best Director2004
European Film Award for Best Non-European Film2003
Best Screenplay Award2003
Molson Prize1991
Knight of the National Order of Quebec1990
Prix Albert-Tessier1989
Legion of Honour
Governor General's Performing Arts Award
Companion of the Order of Canada
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts
Canadian Screen Award for Best Screenplay
Canadian Film Award

About this person

Country
Canada
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1941 · age 85