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)
Denis Villeneuve (Screenplay)
Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne (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
... Producer
... Co-Producer
... Co-Producer
... Associate Producer
... Line Producer
... Line Producer
... Original Music Composer
... Director of Photography
... Editor
... Casting
... Production Design
... Set Decoration
... Set Decoration
... Costume Design
... Key Hair Stylist
... Hairstylist
... Production Manager
... Post Production Supervisor
... Unit Production Manager
... Assistant Director
... Painter
... Construction Coordinator
... Set Dressing Artist
... Art Department Coordinator
... Sound Designer
... Boom Operator
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... ADR & Dubbing
... Foley
... Sound Engineer
... Boom Operator
... Special Effects Supervisor
... Special Effects
... Special Effects
... Digital Compositors
... Digital Compositors
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Digital Compositors
... Visual Effects Producer
... Stunt Coordinator
... Stunts
... Still Photographer
... Electrician
... Gaffer
... Electrician
... Steadicam Operator
... Casting
... Casting
... Set Costumer
... Assistant Editor
... Assistant Editor
... Scoring Mixer
... Music Editor
... Orchestrator
... Music Supervisor
... Picture Car Coordinator
... Publicist
... Thanks
... Thanks
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Costume Supervisor
... Foley
... Stunts
... Scoring Mixer
... Producer
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