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Georges-Henri Denys Arcand CC GOQ RCA (French: [dəni aʁkɑ̃]; born June 25, 1941) is a French Canadian film director, screenwriter and producer. His film The Barbarian Invasions won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film in 2004.
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- Deschambault, Québec, Canada
Apr 29, 2024 · Denys Arcand (born June 25, 1941, Deschambault, Quebec, Canada) is a French Canadian filmmaker whose movies, most notably Les Invasions barbares (2003; The Barbarian Invasions), embody his intellectual curiosity and passion for politics, art, and life.
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Learn about the life and career of Denys Arcand, one of Québec's most politically aware filmmakers. Find out his awards, family, trivia and quotes on IMDb.
- June 25, 1941
Denys Arcand, filmmaker (b at Deschambault, Qué 25 June 1941). One of Québec's most politically aware filmmakers, Denys Arcand worked for PARTI PRIS before studying history at Université de Montréal, where he co-directed Seul ou avec d'autres (1962) with Denis HÉROUX and Stéphane Venne.
Nov 15, 2023 · Denys Arcand has a thing for history. It’s evident from just a glance at the titles of his most celebrated films — his Oscar-nominated sex comedy, The Decline of the American Empire (1986) and its Oscar-winning sequel, The Barbarian Invasions (2003).
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