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Movie Overview
Incendies is a Drama, War, Mystery film. It has an IMDb rating of 8.093/10, based on 2935 votes.
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Produced by: Anthony Doncque, Miléna Poylo, Gilles Sacuto, Kim McCraw, Luc Déry
Storyline
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.
Quick Facts
| Release Date | 2010-09-17 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 131 minutes |
| Budget | $6,800,000 |
| Box Office | $6,788,659 |
| Languages | Français, العربية, English |
Cast & Characters
The film features remarkable performances by the following actors:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Lubna Azabal | Nawal |
| Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin | Jeanne Marwan |
| Maxim Gaudette | Simon Marwan |
| Rémy Girard | Notary Lebel |
| Allen Altman | Notaire Maddad |
| Abdelghafour Elaaziz | Abou Tarek |
| Dominique Briand | Professor Niv Cohen |
| Frédéric Paquet | Doctor in the Emergency Room |
| Ahmad Massad | Bassem Marwan |
| John Dunn-Hill | Professor Said Haidar |
Production Details
| Production Companies | TS Productions, Phi Group, micro_scope |
|---|---|
| Filming Locations | Canada, France |
| Cinematographers | N/A |
Critical Reception
This movie currently has an IMDb rating of 8.093/10, based on 2935 votes. Reviews reflect audience appreciation of its unique qualities.
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Why Watch?
If you’re a fan of Drama, War, Mystery, Incendies is highly recommended. From its performances to its unique storytelling, it’s bound to leave an impression.
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