Direction: Denys Arcand

Direction Denys Arcand

Cast Rémy Girard · Stéphane Rousseau · Marie-Josée Croze · Dorothée Berryman

Synopsis The Barbarian Invasions (2003) centers around Rémy, a man in his early 50s who is hospitalized and divorced. His ex-wife urges their son Sébastien, a highly successful businessman based in London, to return home. Sébastien is initially reluctant due to...

Direction Denys Arcand

Cast Lothaire Bluteau · Catherine Wilkening · Johanne-Marie Tremblay · Rémy Girard

Synopsis Jesus of Montreal (1989) follows a troupe of performers in Montreal who are tasked with staging a modern interpretation of the Passion Play. As rehearsals progress, the actors find that the lines between their roles and their personal lives begin...

Direction Denys Arcand

Cast Dominique Michel · Dorothée Berryman · Louise Portal · Geneviève Rioux

Synopsis The Decline of the American Empire (1986) explores the lives of four distinct Montreal university professors who convene at a sprawling countryside residence to prepare a meal. The group consists of Remy (a married man), Claude (a homosexual), Pierre (in...

Direction Denys Arcand

Cast Alexandre Landry · Maripier Morin · Rémy Girard · Louis Morissette

Synopsis The Fall of the American Empire (2018) follows the journey of a young man whose life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon two bags of cash following an armed robbery. This film, directed by Denys Arcand, serves as...

Direction Denys Arcand

Cast Rémy Girard · Sophie Lorain · Marie-Mai Bouchard · Yves Jacques

Synopsis Testament (2023) follows the story of a former archivist who finds himself in a state of frustration and bewilderment when a group of activists, outraged by a mural within his retirement community, begin to protest. The mural, which they view...

Direction Denys Arcand

Cast Marc Labreche · Diane Kruger · Sylvie Léonard · Caroline Neron

Synopsis The Age of Ignorance (2007) follows the journey of a dedicated civil servant who finds himself slowly retreating into a whimsical, imaginary realm. As he becomes increasingly detached from reality, he develops a deep infatuation with a captivating movie star,...

Direction Denys Arcand

Cast Thomas Gibson · Ruth Marshall · Cameron Bancroft · Mia Kirshner

Synopsis Love and Human Remains (1993) unfolds in the grimy urban setting of an unnamed Canadian city, presenting a darkly comedic tale of a group of individuals in their twenties navigating the complexities of love and purpose in the 1990s. The...

Direction Denys Arcand

Cast Éric Bruneau · Mélanie Thierry · Melanie Merkosky · Marie-Josée Croze

Synopsis An Eye for Beauty (2014) follows the life of Lucas (Éric Bruneau), a successful architect in his early thirties residing in the picturesque Charlevoix region of Quebec. Lucas appears to have it all: a beautiful athletic wife, a strong social...

Direction Denys Arcand

Cast Jessica Paré · Dan Aykroyd · Charles Berling · Robert Lepage

Synopsis Stardom (2000) follows the journey of Tina Menzhal, portrayed by Jessica Paré, a talented hockey player from a modest Canadian town. Her life takes an unexpected turn when a photographer captures her image, propelling her into the dazzling realm of...

Direction Denys Arcand · Michel Brault · Atom Egoyan · Jacques Leduc

Cast Denys Arcand · Philippe Ayoub · Paule Baillargeon · Michel Barrette

Synopsis Montreal Sextet (1991) presents a collection of six distinct narratives set in the vibrant city of Montreal. The first story follows a young housewife from Toronto as she ventures into the city's nightlife, navigating the local culture with her limited...

Direction Denys Arcand

Cast Céline Lomez · Claude Blanchard · Frédérique Collin · Serge Thériault

Synopsis Gina (1975) follows the story of a captivating performer who, after being brutally assaulted in her motel room, seeks retribution. She enlists the help of notorious criminals to carry out her plan for vengeance against those responsible for her ordeal.

Direction Denys Arcand · Denis Héroux · Stéphane Venne

Cast Michelle Boulizon · Nicole Braun · André Dubois · Serge Grenier

Synopsis Alone or with Others (1962) follows the academic journey of Nicole, a young woman from a privileged background, as she navigates her studies in arts at the University of Montréal. Her path crosses with Pierre, a fellow student who introduces...

Direction Denys Arcand

Synopsis Comfort and Indifference (1982) is a documentary created in the aftermath of the Quebec independence referendum. It delves into the political promises made during the referendum and highlights the general apathy and lack of comprehension among the populace regarding the...

Direction Denys Arcand

Cast Lorne Brass · Gaston Lepage · Benoît Brière · André Melançon

Direction Denys Arcand

Cast Marcel Sabourin · René Caron · Suzanne Valéry · Sophie Carrière

Synopsis La maudite galette (1972) follows a group of criminals who attempt to pull off a heist at the isolated rural residence of a rich elderly man. However, their meticulously planned operation quickly spirals out of control, leading to a series...

Direction Denys Arcand

Cast Jean Lajeunesse · Luce Guilbeault · Therese Cadorette · J. Léo Gagnon

Synopsis Réjeanne Padovani (1973) follows the story of a corrupt contractor whose carefully planned inauguration party for his new superhighway is disrupted by two significant events. The first is the sudden reappearance of his former spouse, and the second is the...

Direction Denys Arcand

Cast Gabriel Arcand · Anne Létourneau · Jean Carmet · Véronique Jannot

Synopsis Murder in the Family (1984) follows the story of Ovide Plouffe, who finds himself in a tumultuous marriage with Rita. Despite their union, Rita continues to flirt with other men, leaving Ovide discontented. He develops feelings for Marie, a young...