A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to the 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.
Written by Mylène Chollet
This film won the Best Feature Film awarded by the jury at the 2011 Adelaide Film Festival. Director Denis Villeneuve responded by saying that "As a poetic sign of gratitude to [the] Adelaide Film Festival, I'll give the name of 'Adelaide' to one of my main characters in my next film. So thank you one thousand times to [the] Adelaide Film Festival!"
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Quotes
Soldier/Security Guard:
Good morning, beautiful. Nawal Marwan:
Good morning.
Soldier/Security Guard:
You want to go out with us Thursday night? Nawal Marwan:
No.
Soldier/Security Guard:
Friday? Nawal Marwan:
No.
Soldier/Security Guard:
Saturday? Nawal Marwan:
No.
Soldier/Security Guard:
[shouting]
We are very patient! Nawal Marwan:
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Crazy Credits
'Mr. Leonard Cohen I need your help, please call me." - Denis Villeneuve
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