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81% Critic Match
Incendies
“The search began at the opening of their mother's will.”
8.1 / 10• 2010• 2h 11m•R• French
DramaWarMystery
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Lubna Azabal
Nawal
Lead
Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin
Jeanne Marwan
Maxim Gaudette
Simon Marwan
Rémy Girard
Notary Lebel
Allen Altman
Notaire Maddad
Abdelghafour Elaaziz
Abou Tarek
Dominique Briand
Professor Niv Cohen
FP
Frédéric Paquet
Doctor in the Emergency Room
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Denis Villeneuve's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Incendies is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
