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Incendies
The search began at the opening of their mother's will.
The search began at the opening of their mother's will.
Drama, Mystery, War - 2010
8.2
92%
80
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.
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Rated:
R
Runtime:
131 min
Release date:
4 Sep 2010
Country:
CA, FR
Languages:
French, Arabic, English
Budget:
$10,000,000
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 39 wins & 15 nominations.

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
It is no surprise that it was nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
– Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post,
20 May 2011
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,
26 May 2011
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,
26 May 2011
fresh:
It's a powerful, disturbing film. May there be a day when such works seem less relevant.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
27 May 2011
fresh:
A strong film based on a weak story.
– David Jenkins,
Time Out,
22 Jun 2011
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