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24 September 2003 (France) moreTagline:
A provocative new comedy about sex, friendship, and all other things that invade our lives.Plot:
During his final days, a dying man is reunited with old friends, former lovers, his ex-wife, and his estranged son. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 37 wins & 19 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Arcand Big Winner at Canada's Genies (From Studio Briefing. 3 May 2004)
Arcand Nets New Honors in Canada (From Studio Briefing. 17 March 2004)
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Recommended moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Rémy Girard | ... | Rémy | |
| Stéphane Rousseau | ... | Sébastien | |
| Dorothée Berryman | ... | Louise | |
| Louise Portal | ... | Diane | |
| Dominique Michel | ... | Dominique | |
| Yves Jacques | ... | Claude | |
| Pierre Curzi | ... | Pierre | |
| Marie-Josée Croze | ... | Nathalie | |
| Marina Hands | ... | Gaëlle | |
| Toni Cecchinato | ... | Alessandro | |
| Mitsou | ... | Ghislaine | |
| Sophie Lorain | ... | First Lover | |
| Johanne-Marie Tremblay | ... | Sister Constance Lazure | |
| Denis Bouchard | ... | Duhamel | |
| Micheline Lanctôt | ... | Nurse Carole |
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Also Known As:
The Barbarian Invasions (International: English title) (USA)Invasion of the Barbarians (International: English title)
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Rated R for language, sexual dialogue and drug content.Parents Guide:
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99 min | Canada:112 min (DVD version)Color:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Switzerland:14 (canton of Zurich) | France:U | Malaysia:18PL | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Brazil:16 | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Canada:14A | Denmark:7 | Finland:K-11 | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Italy:T | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R16 | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/16 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | USA:R | Spain:13 | Iceland:12MOVIEmeter: 
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It is the first Canadian film ever to win The Best French Film of the Year award at the Cesars (France's national film awards). moreGoofs:
Continuity: The position of the cars outside the window changes when Sébastien first meets Nathalie in the restaurant. moreQuotes:
Hospital Patient Assistant: Good morning, guys. Welcome to America.Rémy: Praise the Lord.
Sébastien: Hallelujah.
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Featured in Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche (2004) (TV) moreSoundtrack:
Concerto Op. 6 No. 5 in D major by Händel moreFAQ
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I rented this movie last weekend. Not having heard anything about it, I was prepared for a middling effort and some mild entertainment.
I have to say that I was happily surprised by the quality of this film. It is a very moving piece. It touched upon so many facets of every day life - love, death, sex, fidelity, family, ambition, religion, loyalty, forgiveness, and redemption. It was handled in an understated way that allows the audience to think about the themes introduced without hitting them over the head with a message. The cast was really terrific, too. I would definitely recommend this for an indie-foreign film aficionado.