Incendies
Taste attributes: dramamysterywarslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricategrittyenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshiphuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seems
"The search began at the opening of their mother's will."
Boxlist takeExpect an emotional, serious war film, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like depth over escapism.
Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: gritty · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
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What lines up
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
- Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Realism: True to life, where this profile leans balanced realism
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Synopsis
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.
Synopsis: TMDB
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Details
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2010
- Runtime
- 131 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- TS Productions
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- How we score
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Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
