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Biography
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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Awards & recognition
- Companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec · 2015
- Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec · 2015
- Canada's Walk of Fame · 2004
- César Award — Best Director · 2004
- Best Screenplay Award · 2003
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- European Film Award — Best Non-European Film · 2003
- Molson Prize · 1991
- Knight of the National Order of Quebec · 1990
- Prix Albert-Tessier · 1989
- Canadian Film Award
- Canadian Screen Award — Best Screenplay
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- Companion of the Order of Canada
- Governor General's Performing Arts Award
- Legion of Honour
- Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2004 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Non-European Film · 2003 · nominated
Filmography12 titles

The Barbarian Invasions
2003as Unionist (uncredited)
2003as Unionist (uncredited)

Dirty Money
1972as Un détective
1972as Un détective

Barney's Version
2010as Maitre'D at Ritz
2010as Maitre'D at Ritz

Jesus of Montreal
1989as Juge
1989as Juge

Night Zoo
1987as Man at peep-show
1987as Man at peep-show

Testament
2023Director, Screenplay
2023Director, Screenplay

The Decline of the American Empire
1986Director, Screenplay
1986Director, Screenplay

The Fall of the American Empire
2018Director, Writer
2018Director, Writer

Days of Darkness
2007Director, Screenplay
2007Director, Screenplay

Love and Human Remains
1993Director
1993Director

An Eye for Beauty
2014Director, Writer
2014Director, Writer

Good Men
2024as Self
2024as Self