Fresh
A strong film based on a weak story.
David Jenkins, Time Out
Incendies
2 letters. One for the brother. One for the father.
2010 · 2h 11m · R
Drama, Mystery, War
Directed by
Denis Villeneuve
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Incendies
Overview
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 and cast
- Denis Villeneuve Director
- 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
- Dominique Briand as Professor Niv Cohen
- Frédéric Paquet as Doctor in the Emergency Room
- Ahmad Massad as Bassem Marwan
- John Dunn-Hill as Professor Said Haidar
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
91%
Tomatometer
Fresh
It's a powerful, disturbing film. May there be a day when such works seem less relevant.
Tom Long, Detroit News
Fresh
Rage has no expiration date in Incendies, director Denis Villeneuve's gripping, era-jumping drama about a family melded to its war-torn past.
Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News
Fresh
A deeply resonant literary quality gives what might otherwise seem like a dubious series of coincidences a profound sense of plausibility.
Ted Fry, Seattle Times
Fresh
It is no surprise that it was nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
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