Incendies
“2 letters. One for the brother. One for the father.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-02
Top Cast
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Lubna Azabal
Nawal
Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin
Jeanne Marwan
Maxim Gaudette
Simon Marwan
Rémy Girard
Notary Lebel
Allen Altman
Notaire Maddad
Abdelghafour Elaaziz
Abou Tarek
Dominique Briand
Professor Niv Cohen
Frédéric Paquet
Doctor in the Emergency Room
Ahmad Massad
Bassem Marwan
John Dunn-Hill
Professor Said Haidar
Jackie Sawiris
Mother
Lara Atalla
Angry Woman
Baya Belal
Maika
Yousef Shweihat
Deressa's Guide
Karim Babin
Man from Chamseddine #1
Mohamed Majd
Man from Chamseddine #2
Mustafa Kamel
Militia Barber / Christian Militia Officer
Hussein Sami
Young Nihad
Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 22, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 13, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1x
-$11K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Screenplay & Story
- Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne, Denis Villeneuve
- Original Score
- Grégoire Hetzel
- Original Title
- Incendies
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Budget
- $6.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.8M
- Production Studios
- TS Productions, Phi Group, micro_scope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denis Villeneuve
Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne, Denis Villeneuve, Wajdi Mouawad
Grégoire Hetzel
André Turpin
Monique Dartonne
Kim McCraw, Luc Déry
Department Leadership Roster
Denis Villeneuve
Director
Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne
Screenplay
Denis Villeneuve
Screenplay
André-Line Beauparlant
Production Design
Monique Dartonne
Editor
Grégoire Hetzel
Original Music Composer
Sophie Lefebvre
Costume Design
Kim McCraw
Producer
André Turpin
Director of Photography
Stéphane Lefebvre
Stunt Coordinator
Mathieu Raynault
Visual Effects Supervisor
Luc Déry
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Incendies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Incendies about?
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.
Who directed Incendies?
Incendies was directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Who stars in Incendies?
The principal cast of Incendies includes Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, Rémy Girard, Allen Altman.
When was Incendies released and how long is it?
Incendies was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
What was the box office and production budget of Incendies?
Incendies had a reported production budget of $6.8M and grossed $6.8M at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Incendies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Incendies was composed by Grégoire Hetzel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Incendies?
Incendies holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).