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.
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Cast
- Lubna AzabalNawal
- Mélissa Désormeaux-PoulinJeanne Marwan
- Maxim GaudetteSimon Marwan
- Rémy GirardNotary Lebel
- Allen AltmanNotaire Maddad
- Abdelghafour ElaazizAbou Tarek
- Dominique BriandProfessor Niv Cohen
- Frédéric PaquetDoctor in the Emergency Room
- Ahmad MassadBassem Marwan
- John Dunn-HillProfessor Said Haidar
Recommendations
- 100
Time Out
A staggering political drama that could put you in mind of the intimate sweep of Bernardo Bertolucci, Incendies feels like a mighty movie in our midst. - 91
Entertainment Weekly
The movie is a bumpy road of twists that leads to a revelation that has the shock and force of Greek tragedy. - 90
New York Magazine (Vulture)
The movie doesn't quite jell, but you'll feel its sting for hours. - 90
The Hollywood Reporter
Although the film runs more than two hours, the story is so compelling and the production so beautifully controlled that we are gripped by the characters' quest right up to the shocking end of the story. - 88
Rolling Stone
A devastating mystery thriller from Quebec filmmaker Denis Villeneuve that grabs you hard and won't let go. - 83
IndieWire
The climax is a little too clever and far-fetched-an unnecessarily neat finale for a movie that works fine when dealing in broad strokes, some of which are nothing short of masterful. - 80
Boxoffice Magazine
Azabal is superb, conveying Nawal's fiery presence, determination and mounting bitterness. The impressive cast includes non-professionals from Jordan, where Incendies was filmed. - 80
Variety
Incendies vaults Denis Villeneuve to the status of serious director.
