The Barbarian Invasions 2003
“A comedy about sex, friendship, and all other things that invade our lives.”
What is The Barbarian Invasions?
The Barbarian Invasions is a 2003 Canadian-French sex comedy-drama written and directed by Denys Arcand. It serves as a belated sequel to the 1986 film The Decline of the American Empire, continuing the story of Rémy, a womanizing history professor who is terminally ill with liver cancer.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- May 1, 2003
- Studios
- Pyramide Productions, Cinémaginaire
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The Barbarian Invasions is a 2003 Canadian-French sex comedy-drama written and directed by Denys Arcand. It serves as a belated sequel to the 1986 film The Decline of the American Empire, continuing the story of Rémy, a womanizing history professor who is terminally ill with liver cancer.
The film focuses on the reunion of Rémy's old friends and the efforts of his estranged son, Sebastian, to secure medical help. It blends themes of sex, friendship, and the challenges of the Canadian healthcare system within a drama-comedy framework.
Should you watch it?
“A dying professor reunites with old friends as his estranged son fights for his medical care.”
- Explores the complex dynamics of friendship and sex in later life
- Features a narrative about a son attempting to disrupt the healthcare system for his father
- Serves as a sequel to The Decline of the American Empire
- The plot centers on a terminal cancer diagnosis
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas about reconciliation and the end of life.
This is a comedy-drama with a focus on sex and friendship, featuring a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.
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Is the film worth watching?
The film is a comedy-drama about friendship and terminal illness with a 70% rating on Kinobox.
What is the duration of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Is this part of a series?
It is a sequel to the 1986 film The Decline of the American Empire.
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