Author: Marie-Josée Croze

Format: DVD + Blu-ray

Release Date: 24-01-2012

Details: Amazon.ca The intriguing Denys Arcand (director of Jesus of Montreal and Stardom) returns to the lusty, cantankerous intellectuals of his first film, The Decline of the American Empire. Remy (Remy Girard), a history professor, is dying of cancer, and his estranged and financially successful son Sebastien (Stephane Rousseau) returns to care for the old man. With the power of money, Sebastien cuts through bureaucracy and the law to give his father some comfort--comfort that Remy accepts with reluctance, because in his eyes the unintellectual Sebastian has betrayed all of Remy's principles. Old friends arrive and soon the conversation turns to sex, religion, history, sex, academia, sex-- The Barbarian Invasions isn't very focused, but the very breadth of its ideas makes it worth seeing; few movies even try to grapple with morality or the state of our culture, let alone with this kind of intelligence and grace. --Bret Fetzer Special Features Blu-ray Only Special Features: Autour des Invasions Barbares From the Studio "A provocative comedy about sex, friendship, and all other things that invade our lives." Rémy, divorced, in his early fifties, is hospitalized. His ex-wife Louise asks their son Sébastien, enjoying a successful career in London, to come home. Sébastien hesitates; he and his father haven't had much to say to one another in years. He relents, however, and flies to Montréal with his French fiancée. Upon his arrival, Sébastien stops at nothing to obtain a clear picture of his father's state of health and help make things easier for him during the difficult times ahead. He uses his wits, cajoles his family and friends, shakes up the system and even resorts to bribery in order to bring a greater measure of comfort - and happiness - into his father's life. In the meantime, relatives, friends and lovers stop by Rémy's bedside to offer their support, settle their accountsà and reflect on their own lives. 17 years later, the decline of the American empire continues... Début cinquantaine et divorcé, Rémy est à l'hôpital. Son ex-femme Louise rappelle d'urgence leur fils Sébastien, qui fait une brillante carrière à Londres. Sébastien hésite - son père et lui n'ont plus rien à se dire depuis longtemps - puis finit par accepter. Dès son arrivée, Sébastien remue ciel et terre pour obtenir un diagnostic clair sur l'état de santé de son père et adoucir les épreuves qui l'attendent. Il usera de son imagination, jouera de ses relations, bousculera le système de toutes les manières possibles et aura recours aux pots-de-vin pour procurer à son père de meilleures conditions et un peu de bonheur. Entre temps, parents, amis et amantes affluent au chevet de Rémy pour lui offrir leur soutien ou régler leurs comptes. 17 ans après, le déclin de l'empire américain continue...

UPC: 065935570721

EAN: 0065935570721

Languages: French

Binding: Blu-ray

Item Condition: New