Incendies (2010)
Denis Villeneuve's shattering drama follows twins who unravel their mother's devastating, war-scarred past across a fractured Middle Eastern landscape.
Incendies - Movie Information
- Original Title: Incendies
- Release Year: 2010
- Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, War, Mystery
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 11m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French, Arabic, English
- Release Date (Theatrical): January 12, 2011 (Belgium - 16), June 24, 2011 (United Kingdom - 15), June 23, 2011 (Germany - 12), January 12, 2011 (France), February 25, 2011 (Brazil - 14), January 21, 2011 (Italy), March 11, 2011 (Spain - 12), July 11, 2011 (South Korea - 19)
- Alternative Titles: 焦头烂额 (CN), 烈火焚身 (TW), La donna che canta (IT), Nawals hemmelighed (DK), Incendies - Nawals Hemmelighet (NO), Felperzselt föld (HU), Pozáry (CZ), Pogorzelisko (PL)
- Production Companies: TS Productions, Phi Group, micro_scope
- Production Countries: Canada, France
Incendies - Plot
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.
Incendies - Trailer
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The search began at the opening of their mother's will.
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Incendies - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Denis Villeneuve
Main Cast
- Lubna Azabal
- Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin
- Maxim Gaudette
- Rémy Girard
- Allen Altman
- Abdelghafour Elaaziz
- Dominique Briand
- Frédéric Paquet
- Ahmad Massad
- John Dunn-Hill
Writers
- Denis Villeneuve
- Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne
Producers
- Kim McCraw
- Luc Déry
Incendies - FAQs
What is the shocking twist ending of Incendies?
The film's devastating revelation is that the twins' father and brother are the same person — Abou Tarek, a torturer and militia leader who was also the son Nawal gave up at birth. The twins are therefore products of incest, born from their mother's rape by her own son.
Is Incendies based on a true story?
Incendies is adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's 2003 stage play of the same name, which draws thematic inspiration from the Lebanese Civil War and Greek tragedy. While not based on a single real person, its events reflect documented atrocities of Middle Eastern conflicts, lending the story a deeply authentic emotional weight.
Where can you watch Incendies online?
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Who are the main actors in Incendies?
The film stars Lubna Azabal as Nawal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin as Jeanne Marwan, and Maxim Gaudette as Simon Marwan. Rémy Girard plays the notary Lebel, and Abdelghafour Elaaziz portrays Abou Tarek. Azabal's performance as Nawal is widely considered one of the finest in Canadian cinema.
What is Incendies about?
After their mother Nawal dies, twins Jeanne and Simon receive a will directing them to find a father they believed dead and a brother they never knew existed. Their search takes them to a war-torn Middle Eastern country, where they gradually unravel a harrowing history of violence, survival, and forbidden love.
Did Incendies win any major awards?
Incendies was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2011 Oscars. It won eight Jutra Awards (now the Iris Awards), including Best Film, and received a Genie Award for Best Motion Picture. It is widely regarded as one of the finest Canadian films ever made.
Who directed Incendies and what is the runtime?
Incendies was directed by Denis Villeneuve, the acclaimed Canadian filmmaker later known for Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, and Dune. The film runs 131 minutes and was produced in Canada and France. It marked a major international breakthrough for Villeneuve before his Hollywood career.
What is the age rating for Incendies?
Incendies is rated R in the United States for its unflinching depiction of war violence, sexual assault, and deeply disturbing thematic content including incest. The film is intended for mature audiences only and deals with trauma, civil war atrocities, and the long-lasting psychological wounds of conflict.
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