The Barbarian Invasions

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 -- ...more

The Barbarian Invasions is a sequel of sorts to The Decline of the American Empire, though it's not absolutely necessary to see both of these Denys Arcand films to understand and appreciate The Barbarian Invasions on its own merits. Like the earlier work, The Barbarian Invasions is an entertaining mix of intellectual musings, humor, and bawdy sexual repartee, all of these elements often mixing together to varying degrees. There's also much engrossing dialogue, as well as excellent ensemble ...more