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The Barbarian Invasions

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Sequel of:

The Decline of the American Empire

Sequel:

The Fall of the American Empire

Original title

Les Invasions barbares

Year

2003

Running time

99 min.

Country

Canada

Director

Denys Arcand

Screenwriter

Denys Arcand

Cast

Music

Pierre Aviat

Cinematography

Guy Dufaux

Producer

Co-production Canada-France;

Genre

Comedy. Drama | Disease/illness. Friendship. Family Relationships. Sequel

Movie Groups

Arcand's Le Declin Series

Synopsis

In his early 50s and divorced, Rémy is in the hospital. His ex-wife pleads with their son Sébastien, a very successful businessman in London, England, to come home. Sébastien hesitates — he and his father haven’t had much to say to each other for a very long time — but ends up agreeing to return, along with his French wife, to help his mother out. As soon as he arrives, Sébastien does everything in his power to get a clear diagnosis of his father’s health and to reduce his suffering. Using his creativity and his contacts, not to mention bribery, Sébastien turns the system upside down to obtain better conditions and a bit of happiness for his father. In the meantime, relatives, friends and lovers flock to Rémy’s bedside to offer support, settle scores and take a facetious look at their own existence.

Rankings Position

#5 Best Canadian Movies of all time
#33 Best Sequels in the history of film

Awards: 2003: Oscar: Best Foreign Language Picture. 2 Nominations

2003: Nominated for Golden Globe: Best Foreign Language Picture

2003: 2 Nominations for BAFTA: Best Original Screenplay and Foreign Languaje Film

2003: Cannes Film Festival: Best Screenplay, Best Actress (Marie-Josée Croze)

2003: 3 Awards Cesar: Best Movie, Director and Screenplay. 4 Nominations

2003: David di Donatello Awards: Best Foreign Film

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8 My Favorite Canadian Movies (38)
28 My Top 10 Movies from 2003 (107)

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