Le déclin de l’empire américain (The Decline of the American Empire)
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 de l'empire américain 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 won nine Genie Awards.
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 de l'empire américain 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 won nine Genie Awards.
Director
Denys Arcand
A Companion of the Order of Canada and a Knight of the National Order of Quebec, Arcand is an icon of Canadian and Quebecois cinema, and his work has earned him four Academy Award Nominations, including a win for Best Foreign Film for Les invasions barbares. Le Déclin de l'empire américain became the highest grossing film in Quebec, and his iconic Jésus de Montréal won 12 Genie Awards. His other films include Réjeanne Padovani, Stardom, and Testament.
Writer
Denys Arcand
Cast
Pierre Curzi, Dorothée Berryman, Louise Portal, Rémy Girard, Gabriel Arcand
Producers
Roger Frappier, René Malo
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Interests
Arts and Culture, Family Relationships, Social Justice & Politics
Original Language
French