Incendies

2010 · 131 min · FR · R · 8.1 (3,290 votes)

Dir. Denis Villeneuve · Starring Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, Rémy Girard, Allen Altman, Abdelghafour Elaaziz · Music Grégoire Hetzel

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

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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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Incendies is a harrowing, relentless emotional journey, steeped in profound tragedy and the weight of history. Its steady unraveling of buried truths creates an intensely somber and unforgettable experience, exploring the devastating legacy of conflict and the complex search for identity amidst inherited trauma. It lingers long after the credits.

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