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Mood:
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- BetrayalFriendshipCouplesFriendsGays and LesbiansBattle of the SexesCouple RelationsInfidelity more...
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- ComedyDramaForeign
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Time/Period:
- 80s
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The Decline of the American Empire, 1986
French
Canada
Profile of The Decline of the American Empire
The mood of The Decline of the American Empire is clever, witty, and humorous. The plot centers around betrayal, friendship, and couples. It features satire. It is a drama, foreign, and comedy movie. Stylistically, it stars an ensemble cast and is talky. In approach, it is realistic. It takes place, at least partly, at a college. It happens in the 1980s.
Summary of The Decline of the American Empire
Acclaimed Canadian director Denys Arcand's witty comedy focuses on the marriages and affairs of eight intellectual friends. The group has plans to gather at a secluded house for dinner. While the four men prepare the food and reflect on their promiscuity, the four women discuss their own affairs at a nearby gym. At the dinner table, conflicts soon arise when Dominique, who teaches history at the local university, reveals that she herself has had affairs with two of the men there -- one of whom is married to Louise, also present. The entire evening turns into a disaster, with everyone at each other's throats. This Oscar-nominated Canadian film explores the subjects of marriage, infidelity and sex when a group of friendly intellectuals get together for a weekend in the country.
Details
| Language: | French |
| Country: | Canada |
| Release date: | 27 September 1986 |
| Runtime: | 101 min |
Cast and Crew
as Dominique
as Louise
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