The Barbarian Invasions Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

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, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Rémy Girard, Stéphane Rousseau, Marie-Josée Croze, Marina Hands, Dorothee Berryman
Theatrical Release Date:
11/21/2003
DVD Release Date:
07/13/2004
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for language, sexual dialogue and drug content.
Run Time:
112 min.
Distributor(s):
Miramax
Production Co.:
Cinemaginaire, Production Barbares, Pyramide Productions
Director(s):
Denys Arcand
Genre(s):
Comedy, Drama
Themes:
Battling Illness, Fathers and Sons
Tone:
Bittersweet, Stylish, Warm, Witty, Wry
Keywords:
Canada, cancer, friendship, generation-gap, health-care-system, terminal-illness
Country of Origin:
Canada (05-09-2003),USA - Limited (11-21-2003)
Language:
French
Status:
DVD

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