The Barbarian Invasions

This film is about the delicate relationship between a father and son. When Remy Girard, a professor in history and an idealist, learns that he is dying, his ex-wife summons their son, Sebastien.

The Barbarian Invasions Canada Director: Denys Arcand This film is about the delicate relationship between a father and son. When Rémy Girard, a professor in history and an idealist, learns that he is dying, his ex-wife summons their son, Sébastien. His career as a successful stock trader has meant that the rift between him and his socialist father is deep. In an effort to ease Rémy's last days, Sébastien gathers together a group of his father's oldest friends.