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Incendies

Incendies (2010)

R 2h 11m 7.9/10 IMDb

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.

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Cast: Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, Rémy Girard, Allen Altman

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Hate crimes (depicted) Religious persecution

Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a child Grief / bereavement (major focus)

Other

Genocide / ethnic cleansing Infidelity (referenced)Kidnapping / abduction War / combat Wrongful imprisonment

Phobias & Sensory

Confined spaces (claustrophobia)

Sexual Content

Incest (referenced)

Violence & Physical Harm

Child abuse / harm to children Gore / graphic violence Gun violence Sexual assault / rape Torture
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