# The Barbarian Invasions (2003)

> A dying Montreal professor and his resourceful estranged son turn a final reunion into a wry, compassionate reckoning with family, friendship, and a changing Quebec.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6070

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Denys Arcand
- Cast: Rémy Girard, Stéphane Rousseau, Marie-Josée Croze, Dorothée Berryman, Louise Portal, Dominique Michel, Pierre Curzi, Yves Jacques
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338135/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, melancholic, sardonic, reflective evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love, loss, and the bonds that endure even in the face of death.

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