Incendies

Director: Denis Villeneuve
Writer: Wajdi Mouawad, Denis Villeneuve
Cast: Allen Altman, Yousef Shweihat, Bader Alami, Karim Babin
Theatrical Release Date: April 22, 2011 9:09 AM
Criticwire: B+
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Synopsis: After their mother Nawal's death, twins Simon and Jeanne embark on a journey to the Middle East that shines a disturbing light on their mother's past and culminates in a shocking revelation. [Synopsis courtesy of Toronto International Film Festival]

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