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The Barbarian Invasions (2003)

The Barbarian Invasions (2003)
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Director Denys Arcand revisits the situations and relationships that informed his international breakthrough The Decline of the American Empire with this dialogue-driven character study. Set 17 years after Decline, The Barbarian Invasions, like its predecessor, examines the varying politics -- economic, personal, and sexual -- at play among an aging group of friends, lovers, and ex-spouses. This time around, leads Remy (Rémy Girard) and Louise (Dorothee Berryman) are divorced, with their son Sebastien (Stéphane Rousseau) living in capitalist splendor in London. But the slightly estranged family is brought together by Remy's losing battle with terminal cancer, and the hedonistic, ex-radical father and straight-laced son have to overcome their differences. Along the way, Remy waxes nostalgic with many of the same pals who made up the dinner party of the first film. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi

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Starring:
Rémy Girard, Stéphane Rousseau, (more)
Director(s):
Denys Arcand
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Barbarian Invasions

Director Denys Arcand revisits the situations and relationships that informed his international breakthrough The Decline of the American Empire with this dialogue-driven character study. Set 17 years after Decline, The Barbarian Invasions, like its predecessor, examines the varying politics -- economic, personal, and sexual -- at play among an aging group of friends, lovers, and ex-spouses. This time around, leads Remy (Rémy Girard) and Louise (Dorothee Berryman) are divorced, with their son Sebastien (Stéphane Rousseau) living in capitalist splendor in London. But the slightly estranged family is brought together by Remy's losing battle with terminal cancer, and the hedonistic, ex-radical father and straight-laced son have to overcome their differences. Along the way, Remy waxes nostalgic with many of the same pals who made up the dinner party of the first film. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
99 mins

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Director(s):
Denys Arcand
Writer(s):
Denys Arcand
Producer(s):
Daniel Louis, Denise Robert
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Drug Content, Adult Language, Not For Children)
Categories:
Independent Films
The Barbarian Invasions Awards:
  • 2003 - Cannes Film Festival - Best Actress
  • 2003 - Cannes Film Festival - Best Screenplay
  • 2003 - French Academy of Cinema - Best Director
  • 2003 - French Academy of Cinema - Best Picture
  • 2003 - French Academy of Cinema - Best Screenplay
  • 2003 - Genie Awards - Best Director
  • 2003 - Genie Awards - Best Original Screenplay
  • 2003 - Genie Awards - Best Picture
  • 2003 - Genie Awards - Best Supporting Actor
  • 2003 - Genie Awards - Best Supporting Actress
  • 2003 - National Board of Review - Best Foreign Film
  • 2003 - Toronto Film Critics Association - Best Screenplay
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Andrea P.

    I saw this film twice, the first time several years ago, and loved it more the second time around. The scene in which the actual, tragicomic death of former French president, Felix Faure, is discussed is priceless; Google it to know more. In general, the film is beautifully written and not necessarily sad, despite the looming death of the main character. As in real life, there are many things with which several of the characters must come to terms; Reny must simply do so quickly before he dies. This film is also an eye opener about the problematic (and yet essentially free) health care situation in Canada. Watch for clues about the meaning(s) of the film's title. I heard at least two allusions to it in the script.

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    DanaandGary W.

    A great film. My husband hates subtitles, but loved this movie. It covers many issues and makes you think. Give it a chance.

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    Keith G.

    An intelligent, witty, barbed, but still emotional film about death, family, friends, class, intellectuals, hard headed capitalists vs. soft headed socialists and more. A sequel (17 years later!) to The ˜Decline of the American Empire, the film finds the same characters gathering together around the impending death from cancer of their Falstaffian friend Remy. While it is a bit prettified about the pain and indignities of dying from cancer, it is honest and funny and true about the compromises we make in life, the fact that few of us ever live up to our dreams and ideals, and even when we do, we sacrifice something in the process. A film where the final reconciliations feel earned and complex, not Hollywood easy. And where irony dances gracefully with sentiment.

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