Incendies (2010)
2h 11m | PG-13
A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Studio: TS Productions
Genre: Drama, War, Mystery
Video: 720p
Cast
Lubna Azabal
as Nawal
Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin
as Jeanne Marwan
Maxim Gaudette
as Simon Marwan
Rémy Girard
as Notary Lebel
Allen Altman
as Notaire Maddad
Abdelghafour Elaaziz
as Abou Tarek
Reviews
Great movie for a great and tough story. Good photography and cut, the story is well developed and the performances are superb. Also, it doesn't fail on being over dramatic. Just the perfect balance. A must to be seen.
_Incendies_ crawls under your skin and stays there. Villeneuve sets the mood with silence, shadow, and slow-burn tension, building a mystery with the weight of a Greek tragedy. Some parts drag, but they add gravity to the gut-punch revelations. It’s emotionally manipulative in the best way—bleak, bold, and beautifully done.