Incendies

4/9/2010 2h 11m 8.1/10

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.

Director

Denis Villeneuve

Top Billed Cast

Allen Altman

Notaire Maddad

Abdelghafour Elaaziz

Abou Tarek

Lubna Azabal

Nawal

Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin

Jeanne Marwan

Rémy Girard

Notary Lebel

Maxim Gaudette

Simon Marwan

Reviews

griggs79

6/23/2025

8/10

_Incendies_ crawls under your skin and stays there. Villeneuve sets the mood with silence, shadow, and slow-burn tension, building a mystery with the weight of a Greek tragedy. Some parts drag, but they add gravity to the gut-punch revelations. It’s emotionally manipulative in the best way—bleak, bold, and beautifully done.