Incendies (2011)

  • R
  • 03/25/2011 (US)
  • Drama, War, Mystery
  • 2h 11m

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

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.

Denis Villeneuve

Director, Screenplay

Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne

Screenplay

Cast

Lubna Azabal's headshot

Lubna Azabal

Nawal
Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin's headshot

Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin

Jeanne Marwan
Maxim Gaudette's headshot

Maxim Gaudette

Simon Marwan
Rémy Girard's headshot

Rémy Girard

Notary Lebel
Allen Altman's headshot

Allen Altman

Notaire Maddad
Abdelghafour Elaaziz's headshot

Abdelghafour Elaaziz

Abou Tarek
Dominique Briand's headshot

Dominique Briand

Professor Niv Cohen
Frédéric Paquet's headshot

Frédéric Paquet

Doctor in the Emergency Room

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