The Barbarian Invasions
A talky, bittersweet reunion where old friends face mortality with wit, argument and unexpected tenderness.
- About
- 2003 film by Denys Arcand
- Class
- Movie
- Year
- 2003
- Runtime
- 99 min
A talky, bittersweet reunion where old friends face mortality with wit, argument and unexpected tenderness.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 1 | |
| Horror | 1 | |
| Humour | 6 | |
| Realism | 8 | |
| Romance | 4 | |
| Tension | 4 | |
| Darkness | 6 | |
| Complexity | 7 | |
| Emotional weight | 8 |
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