Biography
Denys Arcand is a French-Canadian film director, screenwriter and producer. Born on 25 June 1941 in Deschambault, Quebec, he studied history at the Université de Montréal before joining the National Film Board of Canada, where he made documentaries.
He achieved international recognition with The Decline of the American Empire (1986), which he wrote and directed, and its sequel The Barbarian Invasions (2003). The latter won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, as well as awards at Cannes and multiple Genie Awards. Other notable films include Jesus of Montreal (1989).
Arcand has received numerous honours, including appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada. He is married to producer Denise Robert.
