Denys Arcand Movies

Brother Marie-Victorin, founder of Montreal’s Botanical Garden, is bored with heaven and decides to return earth to help former agronomist...

Working as a pharmacy clerk while dreaming of escape through dance, Normande St-Onge supports a household of dependent and unstable relatives. As her...

A robbery at the secluded country home of a wealthy old man goes horribly awry.

In 1929, Mr. Messier, owner of a small print shop in a village in Quebec became a widower, he lives with his two children, Rachel, 9 years old, and...

The unexpected return of his ex-wife and the assembly of a group of protesters both threaten to wreck a corrupt contractor's inauguration party for...

Montreal, 1940. The Second World War is raging in Europe. Pierre Sauvageau, 22, would like to enlist, but he has to take care of his twin sister,...

A two-part in-depth exploration of the evolution of the private film industry, seen through the eyes of more than 50 industry professionals. Part...

Director Denys Arcand made an inquiry on textile industry in Quebec, meeting employers and workers of that industry.

The true identity of an undercover RCMP narcotics agent is discovered by the criminals he is investigating and his family pays the price.

Made shortly after the referendum on Quebec's independence was held, this documentary illustrates what the politicians' promises were and how the...

Six stories about Montreal. 1: A young housewife from Toronto samples the nightlife using basic French. 2: The tale of a painting of Montreal's first...

Four young women are participating on Idole Instantanée, a reality show produced by Omni Global, in which a complete stranger turns into a...

Interview with director Denys Arcand about his documentary work. Conducted on the premises of the canadian National Film Board (NFB).

Every morning, Marcel confides in his tape recorder. It is from his reflections on life that this film takes us into the wake of his story.

If you saw someone drop a thick pack of cash on the ground what would run through your mind? A variety of people, from all walks of life explore...

At 97, filmmaker Fernand Dansereau delivers a vibrant and inspiring final documentary! He draws us into rich and sensitive exchanges: on the joy of...

Marcel and Joseph are tireless walkers. Their itinerary is an invitation to discover improbable places and fascinating people. Everlastingly looking...

An anthology of sequences from the best films that the National Film Board of Canada produced since its beginnings. Divided by themes and presented...