Public figure, Media
Denys Arcand Gold
Canadian film director
Denys Arcand is a Canadian film director. Born 1941 in Deschambault-Grondines. Associated with National Film Board of Canada.
- Current role
- National Film Board of Canada
- Function
- Media
Common questions
- Who is Denys Arcand?
- Denys Arcand is a Canadian film director. Born 1941 in Deschambault-Grondines. Associated with National Film Board of Canada.
- What does Denys Arcand do?
- Denys Arcand is with at National Film Board of Canada.
- Where did Denys Arcand study?
- Denys Arcand studied at Université de Montréal.
- When was Denys Arcand born?
- Denys Arcand was born on 1941-06-25 in Deschambault-Grondines.
- What awards has Denys Arcand received?
- Legion of Honour, Governor General's Performing Arts Award, Molson Prize, Prix Albert-Tessier, Companion of the Order of Canada, and 11 more.
Career and education
SilverCareer
Education
Public life
Gold- Born
- 1941-06-25, Deschambault-Grondines
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Occupations
- film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor, film actor, director, theatre director
- Affiliations
- Royal Canadian Academy of Arts
- Also known as
- Georges-Henri Denys Arcand
Achievements
SilverAwards
- Legion of Honour
- Governor General's Performing Arts Award
- Molson Prize 1991
- Prix Albert-Tessier 1989
- Companion of the Order of Canada
- Knight of the National Order of Quebec 1990
- Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec 2015
- Canada's Walk of Fame 2004
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- Companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec 2015
- Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts
- European Film Award for Best Non-European Film 2003
- Canadian Screen Award for Best Screenplay
- Canadian Film Award
- César Award for Best Director 2004
- Best Screenplay Award 2003
Notable work
- The Decline of the American Empire
- The Barbarian Invasions
Network
SilverFamily (public figures)
- Denise RobertSpouse
- Gabriel ArcandSibling
- Bernard ArcandSibling
- Adrien ArcandRelative
Profile
- Languages
- English, French
What we have, and what we might have wrong
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