# The Decline of the American Empire (1986)

> A witty Quebec ensemble comedy turns an intimate lakeside dinner into a provocative debate over sex, friendship, and the costs of modern individualism.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11138

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Denys Arcand
- Cast: Dominique Michel, Dorothée Berryman, Louise Portal, Pierre Curzi, Rémy Girard, Yves Jacques, Geneviève Rioux, Daniel Brière
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090985/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, provocative, sardonic, film club discussion, adult dinner party viewing

## Synopsis

A gathering of friends unravels the complexities of relationships and desires over dinner.

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