The Fall of the American Empire

2018
6.4
The Fall of the American Empire
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Title: The Fall of the American Empire

Original Title: La chute de l'empire américain

Year: 2018

Info

Release Dates

  • United States: May 31 2019

Plot

The story is about Pierre-Paul Daoust, a 36-year-old intellectual who is doing a PhD in philosophy. To be able to pay a decent life, Pierre-Paul is forced to accept a job as a delivery boy. One day, while he is delivering a package, he is involved in a robbery that ends horribly: two dead and several bags full of money lying on the floor. At that time, Pierre-Paul must face the dilemma of whether to leave empty-handed or take the money and run. In this Canadian dramatic comedy, we are presented with a consumerist society devoid of values, through an ingenious and moving look. Denys Arcand signs this movie and some of the main characters are played by Maxim Roy, Alexandre Landry, Maripier Morin and Vincent Leclerc.

Cast

Director:

Denys ArcandDenys Arcand

Alexandre Landry

Alexandre Landry

Pierre-Paul Daoust

Maxim Roy

Maxim Roy

Carla McDuff

Vincent Leclerc

Vincent Leclerc

Jean-Claude

Pierre Curzi

Pierre Curzi

Maître Taschereau

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Trivia

Brandon Prust

Marie-Pier Morin's husband, former hockey player Brandon Prust, has a small role in this movie as a waiter.

Toronto Film Festival

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2018.

Two Oscar nominees

The director of the film, Denys Arcand, is not the only member of the crew who has been nominated for an Oscar. Yan England, part of the acting crew, was nominated for his short fiction story 'Henry'.

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