Incendies (2010)
Release: September 17, 2010 | Runtime: 2h 11m | Rating: 8.1
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.
The search began at the opening of their mother's will.
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Main 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
- Jackie Sawiris as Mother
- Lara Atalla as Angry Woman
- Baya Belal as Maika
- Yousef Shweihat as Deressa's Guide
- Karim Babin as Man from Chamseddine #1
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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 tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.
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