Incendies

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🔴 85/100
Total warning time: 7m
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 40/100 (30s)
  • 🟡 60/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:00] Brief scene with partial nudity during a traumatic event.
Drug Use: 🟢 10/100 (15s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [01:12:15 - 01:12:30] Background characters smoking cigarettes.
Violence: 🔴 90/100 (6m 5s)
  • 🔴 95/100 [00:30:45 - 00:32:00] Graphic depiction of wartime violence, including shootings.
  • 🔴 100/100 [01:05:20 - 01:07:50] Intense scene involving torture and execution.
  • 🔴 90/100 [01:45:10 - 01:47:30] Disturbing scene of mass violence and suffering.
Strong Language: 🟡 30/100 (10s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:15:20 - 00:15:25] Use of strong language in a tense moment.
  • 🟡 30/100 [01:30:50 - 01:30:55] Brief strong language during an emotional scene.
Incendies
Year: 2010
Certificate: R
Runtime: 131 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, War
IMDB: 8.3
Meta Score: 80
Votes: 150023
Gross: 6,857,096
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Stars: Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, Mustafa Kamel
Overview: Twins journey to the Middle East to discover their family history and fulfill their mother's last wishes.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of the movie Incendies (2010)?
A: Incendies (2010) follows twins Jeanne and Simon as they uncover their mother Nawal's dark past after her death. Through her will, they embark on a journey to the Middle East to discover their unknown brother and father, unraveling shocking family secrets tied to war and violence.
Q: Who are the main actors in Incendies (2010)?
A: The main actors in Incendies (2010) include Lubna Azabal as Nawal Marwan, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin as Jeanne Marwan, Maxim Gaudette as Simon Marwan, and Mustafa Kamel as Abou Tarek.
Q: Is Incendies (2010) based on a true story?
A: No, Incendies (2010) is not based on a true story. It is an adaptation of the play 'Scorched' by Wajdi Mouawad, which is a fictional narrative inspired by the Lebanese Civil War and other conflicts in the Middle East.
Q: What languages are spoken in Incendies (2010)?
A: Incendies (2010) is primarily in French and Arabic, reflecting the cultural and geographical settings of the story.
Q: What awards did Incendies (2010) win?
A: Incendies (2010) received critical acclaim and won numerous awards, including the Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. It also won eight Genie Awards, including Best Motion Picture, Best Director for Denis Villeneuve, and Best Actress for Lubna Azabal.