Incendies
"The search began at the opening of their mother's will."
Originally released in 2010. Incendies is a drama/war film. directed by Denis Villeneuve. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, and Maxim Gaudette
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (3,116 votes)
Budget
$6.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.8M
1.0x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
Top Cast
Lubna Azabal
as Nawal
Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin
as Jeanne Marwan
Maxim Gaudette
as Simon Marwan
Rémy Girard
as Notary Lebel
Allen Altman
as Notaire Maddad
Abdelghafour Elaaziz
as Abou Tarek
Dominique Briand
as Professor Niv Cohen
Frédéric Paquet
as Doctor in the Emergency Room
Ahmad Massad
as Bassem Marwan
John Dunn-Hill
as Professor Said Haidar
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $6,800,000
- Revenue
- $6,788,659
Production Companies
- TS Productions
- Phi Group
- micro_scope
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Incendies about?
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...
Who directed Incendies?
Incendies was directed by Denis Villeneuve.
How long is Incendies?
Incendies has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was Incendies released?
Incendies was released on September 17, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Incendies?
The main cast of Incendies includes Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, Rémy Girard, Allen Altman.
Is Incendies worth watching?
Incendies has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 3,116 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.