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Incendies (2010)
Runtime131 min
Rating15
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Incendies (2010) is a critically acclaimed drama that has been widely praised by film critics. The film received several major awards, including the Prix des Libraires at the Cannes Film Festival and an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. Audiences have also responded positively, with the film earning an impressive 8.3/10 rating on IMDb and a 90% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Denis Villeneuve's haunting drama follows the journey of twins uncovering their mother's tragic past in the Middle East, blending family drama with elements of political thriller in a way that should resonate with fans of the user's liked film Y Tu Mamá También.
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Incendies is a 2010 Canadian war tragedy film directed by Denis Villeneuve, who co-wrote the screenplay with Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's play of the same name, Incendies stars Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, and Rémy Girard.
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