The Decline of the American Empire

Made 17 years before Arcand's award winning and just released The Barbarians at the Gates, this is a witty and provocative look at the battle of the sexes. Four men gather at a country retreat to prepare a gourmet supper, while in the city their female companions are working out at a health club. Both groups discuss their sex lives, affairs and seduction techniques and when they finally meet for dinner, the knives are out, revelations are made and an uncomfortable night is in store for all.

Availability

• A DVD of this title is available to hire
• The print of this title is from the National Archive

Cast and Crew

Director

Denys Arcand

Technical information

Certificate

Cert 18

Language

French with English subtitles

Country

Canada

Year

1986

Colour

Running time

97 mins