VIFF presents The Decline of the American Empire

VIFF Centre - Lochmaddy Studio Theatre

Vancouver

April 11, 2025

2:30 PM

$14.00

English

Film Playing

Le déclin de l’empire américain (The Decline of the American Empire)

Director Denys Arcand

Run Time 101min

Genre Comedy, Drama

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Summary

In a country cottage beside the still waters of Lake Memphremagog in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, eight intellectuals share a night of frank discussion about life, love, sex and everything in between.

While the story is set in the world of academia, there’s nothing bookish or stuffy about the stories that emerge! Satirical and witty, Le déclin evolves from a comedy of manners to a poignant and moving exploration of relationship and loss.

Ranking twice in the Top 10 Canadian Films of All Time list (both the 1993 and 2004 lists), the film was nominated for an Academy Award and winner of nine Genie Awards.

Cast Pierre Curzi, Dorothée Berryman, Louise Portal, Rémy Girard, Gabriel Arcand

Ratings by Province or Territory

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador

Nova Scotia

Northwest Territories

Nunavut

Ontario

Prince Edward Island

13+

Québec

Saskatchewan

Yukon

Event Primary Language

English

Event Details

Vancouver International Film Festival will be hosting a Canadian Film WEEK! The following films are being screened at various times between April 11-April 17:

Sweet Summer Pow Wow: April 11, April 12, April 13, April 15 and April 17
Le déclin de l'empire américain (The Decline of the American Empire): April 11, April 12 and April 15
Village Keeper: April 11, April 14 and April 17
Les invasions barbares (The Barbarian Invasions): April 11, April 12 and April 17
Incandescence: April 11, April 12, April 14 and April 17
Crocodile Eyes: April 11, April 13 and April 17
Universal Language (آواز بوقلمون): April 11 and April 13
The Players: April 11, April 14 and April 17
Field Sketches: April 12 and April 14
Young Werther: April 12 and April 13
Are We Done Now?: April 12 and April 13
Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story: April 12 and April 15
Seven Veils: April 13 and April 15
Matt and Mara: April 13 and April 14
Who By Fire: April 14 and April 17
Tea Creek: April 15
ScaredSacred: April 16
My American Cousin: April 16

These are ticketed screenings and screenings outside of April 16 are paid. To book tickets or for more information on times and screening locations, please visit VIFF.org

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Accessibility

Venue deemed accessible by event host. Fully accessible wheelchair seating and washrooms. For more information please visit: https://viff.org/accessibility/#venue-info

Address

VIFF Centre - Lochmaddy Studio Theatre, 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7
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