The Barbarian Invasions (2003)

A comedy about sex, friendship, and all other things that invade our lives.

The Barbarian Invasions (2003) poster

In this belated sequel to 'The Decline of the American Empire', middle-aged Montreal college professor, Remy, learns that he is dying of liver cancer. His ex-wife, Louise, asks their estranged son, Sebastian, a successful businessman living in London, to come home. Sebastian makes the impossible happen, using his contacts and disrupting the Canadian healthcare system in every way possible to help his father fight his terminal illness to the bitter end, while reuniting some of Remy's old friends, including Pierre, Alain, Dominique, Diane, and Claude, who return to see their friend before he passes on.

Director: Denys Arcand
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 99 min
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Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Pierre Aviat
Cinematography: Guy Dufaux
Editing: Isabelle Dedieu
Production: Pyramide Productions, Cinémaginaire
Country: Canada, France
Language: Français, English
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $35M
Original Language: fr

Themes

Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Male Friendship and Loyalty, High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War

Keywords

dying and death, parent child relationship, yuppie, professor, socialism, friends, money, cancer, university, illness, dying, family conflict

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Barbarian Invasions about?
In this belated sequel to 'The Decline of the American Empire', middle-aged Montreal college professor, Remy, learns that he is dying of liver cancer. His ex-wife, Louise, asks their estranged son, Sebastian, a successful businessman living in London, to come home. Sebastian makes the impossible happen, using his contacts and disrupting the Canadian healthcare system in every way possible to help his father fight his terminal illness to the bitter end, while reuniting some of Remy's old friends, including Pierre, Alain, Dominique, Diane, and Claude, who return to see their friend before he passes on.
Who directed The Barbarian Invasions?
The Barbarian Invasions was directed by Denys Arcand.
Who stars in The Barbarian Invasions?
The Barbarian Invasions stars Rémy Girard, Stéphane Rousseau, Marie-Josée Croze, Dorothée Berryman, Louise Portal, Dominique Michel.
How long is The Barbarian Invasions?
The Barbarian Invasions has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is The Barbarian Invasions?
The Barbarian Invasions is a Comedy, Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for The Barbarian Invasions?
The Barbarian Invasions has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of The Barbarian Invasions?
The Barbarian Invasions had a budget of $8M.
How much did The Barbarian Invasions gross?
The Barbarian Invasions grossed $35M worldwide.
Where was The Barbarian Invasions produced?
The Barbarian Invasions was produced in Canada, France.
What are the themes of The Barbarian Invasions?
The themes of The Barbarian Invasions include: Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Male Friendship and Loyalty, High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War.