Incendies (2010)
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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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... Nawal
... Jeanne Marwan
... Simon Marwan
... Notary Lebel
... Notaire Maddad
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Great movie for a great and tough story.
Good photography and cut, the story is well developed and the performances are superb.
Also, it doesn't fail on being over dramatic. Just the perfect balance.
A must to be seen.
Director:
Writer:
Wajdi Mouawad (Theatre Play)
Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne (Screenplay)
Denis Villeneuve (Screenplay)
Release Date:
2010-09-17
Run Time:
131 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Reviews of
Incendies
Great movie for a great and tough story.
Good photography and cut, the story is well developed and the performances are superb.
Also, it doesn't fail on being over dramatic. Just the perfect balance.
A must to be seen.
_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.
Cast & Crew of
Incendies
Cast
... Nawal
... Jeanne Marwan
... Simon Marwan
... Notary Lebel
... Notaire Maddad
... Abou Tarek
... Professor Niv Cohen
... Doctor in the Emergency Room
... Bassem Marwan
... Professor Said Haidar
... Mother
... Angry Woman
... Maika
... Deressa's Guide
... Man from Chamseddine #1
... Man from Chamseddine #2
... Militia Barber / Christian Militia Officer
... Young Nihad
... Wahab
... Nicolas Marwan
... Nawal's Grandmother
... Midwife
... University Secretary
... Samia
... Oncle Cherbal
Crew
... Director
... Script
... Visual Effects Producer
... Theatre Play
... Screenplay
... Screenplay
... Co-Producer
... Set Decoration
... Line Producer
... Co-Producer
... Costume Design
... Producer
... Key Hair Stylist
... Hairstylist
... Boom Operator
... Original Music Composer
... Director of Photography
... Editor
... Set Decoration
... Production Manager
... Co-Producer
... Line Producer
... Painter
... Set Dressing Artist
... Foley
... Casting
... Stunts
... Boom Operator
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Special Effects Supervisor
... ADR & Dubbing
... Sound Engineer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Associate Producer
... Production Design
... Unit Production Manager
... Special Effects
... Art Department Coordinator
... Sound Designer
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Stunt Coordinator
... Special Effects
... Post Production Supervisor
... Assistant Director
... Construction Coordinator
... Still Photographer
... Set Costumer
... Thanks
... Picture Car Coordinator
... Publicist
... Electrician
... Thanks
... Assistant Editor
... Orchestrator
... Assistant Editor
... Music Editor
... Music Supervisor
... Gaffer
... Steadicam Operator
... Casting
... Scoring Mixer
... Casting
... Electrician
... Costume Supervisor
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Foley
... Stunts
... Scoring Mixer
... Producer
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
... Digital Compositor
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