Denis Villeneuve

Denis Villeneuve
OC
Villeneuve at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival
Born (1967-10-03) October 3, 1967
Bécancour, Quebec, Canada
Alma mater Université du Québec à Montréal
Occupation
Years active 1990–present
Spouse(s) Tanya Lapointe
Relatives Martin Villeneuve (brother)

Denis Villeneuve, OC (French: [dəni vilnœv]; born October 3, 1967) is a French Canadian film director and writer. He is a four-time recipient of the Canadian Screen Award (formerly Genie Award) for Best Direction, for Maelström in 2001, Polytechnique in 2009, Incendies in 2011, and Enemy in 2014.[1][2] The first three of these films also won the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Award for Best Motion Picture.

Internationally, he is known for directing several critically acclaimed films, such as the thriller films Prisoners (2013) and Sicario (2015), and the science fiction films Arrival (2016) and Blade Runner 2049 (2017).[3][4] For his work on Arrival, he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Director.[5]

Early life

Villeneuve was born on October 3, 1967 in Bécancour, Quebec, the son of Nicole Demers and Jean Villeneuve.[6] He was educated at the Séminaire Saint-Joseph de Trois-Rivières and later studied at the Université du Québec à Montréal.

Career

Villeneuve began his career making short films and won Radio-Canada's youth film competition, La Course Europe-Asie, in 1991.[7]

August 32nd on Earth (1998), Villeneuve's feature film directorial debut, premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival.[8] Alexis Martin won the Prix Jutra for Best Actor. The film was selected as the Canadian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 71st Academy Awards, but was not nominated.[9][10]

His second film, Maelström (2000), attracted further attention and screened at festivals worldwide, ultimately winning eight Jutra Awards and the award for Best Canadian Film from the Toronto International Film Festival. He followed that up with the controversial, but critically acclaimed black and white film Polytechnique (2009) about the shootings that occurred at the Montreal university. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and received numerous honours, including nine Genie Awards, becoming Villeneuve's first film to win the Genie (now known as a Canadian Screen Award) for Best Motion Picture.

Villeneuve at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival

Villeneuve's fourth film Incendies (2010) garnered critical acclaim when it premiered at the Venice and Toronto International Film Festivals in 2010. Incendies was subsequently chosen to represent Canada at the 83rd Academy Awards in the category of Best Foreign Language Film[11] and was eventually nominated for the award, though it did not win.[12] The film went on to win eight awards at the 31st Genie Awards, including Best Motion Picture, Best Direction, Best Actress (Lubna Azabal), Best Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Editing, Overall Sound, and Sound Editing.[13] Incendies was chosen by The New York Times as one of the top 10 best films of that year.[14]

In January 2011, he was selected by Variety as one of the top ten filmmakers to watch.[15] Also in 2011, Villeneuve won the National Arts Centre Award.[16]

Villeneuve followed Incendies with the crime thriller film Prisoners, starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal. The film screened at festivals across the globe, won several awards, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography in 2014.[17]

Following Incendies and Prisoners, Villeneuve won Best Director for his sixth film, the psychological thriller Enemy (2014), at the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards. The film was awarded the $100,000 cash prize for best Canadian film of the year by the Toronto Film Critics Association in 2015.[18]

Later that year, Villeneuve directed the crime thriller film Sicario, scripted by Taylor Sheridan,[19] and starring Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, Daniel Kaluuya, and Josh Brolin.[20] The film competed for the Palme d'Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, though it did not win.[21] It screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2015 and went on to gross nearly $80 million worldwide.[22]

Villeneuve subsequently directed his eighth film, Arrival (2016), based on the short story Story of Your Life by author Ted Chiang, from an adapted script by Eric Heisserer,[23] with Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner starring.[24] Principal photography began on June 7, 2015 in Montreal, and the film was released in 2016.[25] Arrival grossed $203 million worldwide and received critical acclaim, specifically for Adams's performance, Villeneuve's direction, and the film's exploration of communicating with extraterrestrial intelligence. Arrival appeared on numerous critics' best films of the year lists,[26] and was selected by the American Film Institute as one of ten films of the year.[27] It received eight nominations at the 89th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay, ultimately winning one award for Best Sound Editing. It was also awarded the Ray Bradbury Award for Outstanding Dramatic Presentation and the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation in 2017.[28][29]

In February 2015, it was announced that Villeneuve would direct Blade Runner 2049, the sequel to Ridley Scott's Blade Runner (1982).[30] Scott served as the film's executive producer on behalf of Warner Bros.[31][32] It was released on October 6, 2017 to overwhelming critical acclaim despite middling box office returns.[33]

Villeneuve is set to direct the adaptation of Jo Nesbø's crime novel The Son,[34] as well as a new film adaptation of the novel Dune for Legendary Pictures.[35]

Personal life

Villeneuve is married to Tanya Lapointe, a reporter, and he has three children from a previous relationship.[36] His younger brother, Martin Villeneuve, is also a filmmaker.[37]

Filmography

Villeneuve with Josh Brolin, Emily Blunt, and Benicio del Toro at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival premiere of Sicario

Feature films

Year Title Director Writer
1998 August 32nd on Earth Yes Yes
2000 Maelström Yes Yes
2009 Polytechnique Yes Yes
2010 Incendies Yes Yes
2013 Prisoners Yes No
Enemy Yes No
2015 Sicario Yes No
2016 Arrival Yes No
2017 Blade Runner 2049 Yes No
TBD Dune Yes No

Short films

Year Title Director Writer
1990 La Course Destination Monde Yes No
1994 REW FFWD[38] Yes Yes
1996 Cosmos ("Le Technétium" segment)[39] Yes Yes
2006 120 Seconds to Get Elected Yes Yes
2008 Next Floor Yes No
2011 Rated R for Nudity Yes Yes
2013 Étude empirique sur l'influence du son sur la persistance rétienne Yes Yes

Reception

Critical, public and commercial reception to Villeneuve's directorial features.

Film Rotten Tomatoes[40] Metacritic[41] BFCA[42] CinemaScore[43] Budget Box office[44][45]
Maelström80%6671/100N/A$3.4 million$0.3 million
Polytechnique86%63N/AN/A$6 million$1.6 million
Incendies93%8087/100N/A$6.8 million$16.1 million
Prisoners82%7485/100B+$46 million$122.2 million
Enemy74%6174/100N/AN/A$4.6 million
Sicario93%8289/100A-$30 million$84.9 million
Arrival94%8188/100B$47 million$203.4 million
Blade Runner 204987%8187/100A-$150 million$259.2 million

Accolades

Awards received by Villeneuve movies

Year Film Academy Awards BAFTA Awards Golden Globe Awards
Nominations Wins Nominations Wins Nominations Wins
2010 Incendies 1 1
2013 Prisoners 1
2015 Sicario 3 3
2016 Arrival 8 1 9 1 2
2017 Blade Runner 2049 5 2 8 2
Total 18 3 21 3 2 0

References

  1. ↑ "Polytechnique sweeps Genie Awards". Toronto Star, April 12, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Villeneuve’s Incendies wins eight Genies, including best picture". The Globe and Mail, March 10, 2011.
  3. ↑ Lynch, John (September 28, 2017). "The first reviews of 'Blade Runner 2049' are calling it a 'sci-fi masterpiece'". Business Insider. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Impeccably cool 'Blade Runner 2049' is a ravishing visual feast: EW review". September 29, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  5. ↑ "'Arrival' Director Denis Villeneuve on Oscar Noms, Amy Adams' Snub". EW.com. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  6. ↑ ICI.Radio-Canada.ca, Zone Arts -. "Les parents de Denis Villeneuve débordent de fierté". Radio-Canada.ca. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 2, 2011. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
  8. ↑ "Festival de Cannes: August 32nd on Earth". Festival-Cannes.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2009.
  9. ↑ Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
  10. ↑ "45 Countries Submit Films for Oscar Consideration". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. November 19, 1998. Archived from the original on February 19, 1999. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
  11. ↑ Vlessing, Etan (September 22, 2010). "Canada picks 'Incendies' to vie for Oscar". hollywoodreporter. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
  12. ↑ "Nominees for the 83rd Academy Awards". oscars.org. Retrieved January 25, 2011.
  13. ↑ "Genie Awards: It's "Incendies" and the Red Carpet – Blog – The Film Experience". thefilmexperience.net. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  14. ↑ Holden, Stephen (December 14, 2011). "2011 Films: 'Melancholia,' 'Tree of Life,' 'Moneyball'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Variety taps Canadians among directors to watch". CBC News. January 3, 2011.
  16. ↑ Villeneuve, Denis. "Denis Villeneuve, 2011 National Arts Centre Award". ggpaa.ca. Governor General's Performing Arts Awards. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  17. ↑ "11-time Oscar nominee Roger Deakins talks 'Prisoners' and the upcoming 'Unbroken'". HitFix. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  18. ↑ "Villeneuve's Enemy wins $100,000 Toronto critics' prize for best Canadian film of 2014". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Denis Villeneuve in Talks To Direct Mexican Crime Drama Sicario for Black Flag". Deadline Hollywood. December 6, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Josh Brolin to Star Opposite Emily Blunt in Denis Villeneuve's 'Sicario'". variety.com. May 30, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  21. ↑ "2015 Official Selection". Cannes. Archived from the original on April 18, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  22. ↑ "Sicario (2015) – Box Office Mojo". www.boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  23. ↑ "Cannes: Paramount Confirms 'Story Of Your Life' Acquisition; $20 Million Is Fest Record Deal". Deadline. May 14, 2014.
  24. ↑ "Jeremy Renner Joins Amy Adams in Sci-Fi 'Story of Your Life'". The Hollywood Reporter. March 6, 2015.
  25. ↑ "Amy Adams, Jennifer Garner spotted in Montreal as Hollywood filming heats up". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  26. ↑ ""Film Critic Top 10 Lists - Best Movies of 2016 - Metacritic". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
  27. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (December 8, 2016). "AFI Awards: Best Of 2016 List Includes 'Silence', 'Hacksaw Ridge' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 22, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  28. ↑ "Nebula Awards 2017". Science Fiction Awards Database. Locus. Archived from the original on May 23, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  29. ↑ "2017 Hugo Awards". World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on August 11, 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  30. ↑ "'Blade Runner' Sequel Has Found Its Director!". variety.com. February 26, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  31. ↑ "Denis Villeneuve in Talks to Direct 'Blade Runner' Sequel". variety.com. February 26, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  32. ↑ "'Blade Runner' sequel concept art: See a first look". EW.com. July 15, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  33. ↑ Vincent, Alice (October 9, 2017). "Blade Runner 2049 has flopped at the box office – here are six reasons why". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  34. ↑ McNary, Dave (May 26, 2016). "Jake Gyllenhaal, Denis Villeneuve to Reunite for Crime Drama 'The Son'". Variety. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  35. ↑ Kroll, Justin (December 21, 2016). "Blade Runner 2049 Helmer Denis Villeneuve Eyed to Direct Dune Reboot". Variety. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  36. ↑ Buckley, Cara (November 10, 2016). "Denis Villeneuve of 'Arrival' Leans In to Strong Heroines". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
  37. ↑ Martin Villeneuve: The Dreammaker, The Cozy Sweater Café, August 23, 2016
  38. ↑ "REW-FFWD" (Online film). NFB.ca. National Film Board of Canada. Retrieved April 19, 2011.
  39. ↑ "Cosmos: Film collectif". Films du Québec.
  40. ↑ "Denis Villeneuve". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  41. ↑ "Denis Villeneuve". Metacritic. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  42. ↑ "Critics Choice". Broadcast Film Critics Association. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  43. ↑ "CinemaScore". cinemascore.com. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
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