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Les invasions barbares

  • Comedy
  • Drama
Confirmed2003-05-017.07.3Trakt

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.

The Barbarian Invasions is a 2003 comedy-drama film and sequel to The Decline of the American Empire. When a middle-aged Montreal professor learns he has terminal liver cancer, his estranged son returns from London to help his father fight the illness while reuniting old friends for a final gathering.

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2003-11-21

Limited theatrical in United States

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The Barbarian Invasions (Les Invasions barbares) [Oscar's Best Foreign Movie]

YouTube · 2010-02-12
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When was The Barbarian Invasions released?

The film was released on May 1, 2003.

Is this a standalone film or a sequel?

It is a sequel to The Decline of the American Empire, though it can be enjoyed independently.

What is the main plot about?

The story follows Remy, a dying college professor, as his estranged son Sebastian returns from London to help him navigate his terminal illness while old friends reunite to say goodbye.

Where can I watch The Barbarian Invasions?

The film is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase or rental through digital retailers; availability varies by region.

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