Drama ·War ·Mystery · Canada · 2010 · 2h 11m

Incendies

Incendies poster
Director
Denis Villeneuve
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
Crew
André Turpin — Director of Photography Monique Dartonne — Editor Grégoire Hetzel — Original Music Composer Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne — Screenplay Denis Villeneuve — Screenplay Kim McCraw — Producer
Tagline

The search began at the opening of their mother's will.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Incendies — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
middle eastmilitiaorphanagemassacretwinswilldark secretdomineeringsearch for truthlebanese civil wardark historylebanon
Key Collaborators
Denis Villeneuve Director André Turpin Director of Photography Monique Dartonne Editor Grégoire Hetzel Original Music Composer Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne Screenplay Denis Villeneuve Screenplay Kim McCraw Producer Luc Déry Producer André-Line Beauparlant Production Design Sophie Lefebvre Costume Design
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