---
title: "Incendies"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/incendies-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 46738
imdb_id: "tt1255953"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 131
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 3349
content_rating: "R"
---

# Incendies (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/incendies-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Incendies is a 2010 film that follows the journey of twins Jeanne and Simon as they seek to uncover their family history. Following the death of their mother, the siblings are tasked with fulfilling her final wishes, which leads them to travel to the Middle East. This expedition forces the pair to confront the complexities of their origins while navigating a landscape defined by enduring love, deep-rooted hatred, and the impact of never-ending wars. As the twins delve into their tangled roots, they uncover truths about their mother that challenge their understanding of their own past. The film is an adaptation of the acclaimed play written by Wajdi Mouawad. By exploring the personal consequences of regional conflict, the narrative serves as a powerful and moving examination of how historical trauma shapes individual identity across generations. Through the experiences of Jeanne and Simon, the story highlights the profound and often painful process of reconciling with a hidden heritage in the wake of a parent's passing.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mother's last wishes send twins on a journey to uncover their tangled roots."

### Why Watch
- Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play
- Tells a compelling tale of enduring love and deep-rooted hatred

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deals with the heavy themes of never-ending wars and painful pasts
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains heavy themes involving war and deep-rooted hatred.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: powerful, moving, mystery, drama, war

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Crave, iciTouTV, Starz Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | CBC Gem | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Denis Villeneuve
- **Networks / Studios**: TS Productions, Phi Group, micro_scope

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lubna Azabal** as *Nawal*
- **Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin** as *Jeanne Marwan*
- **Maxim Gaudette** as *Simon Marwan*
- **Rémy Girard** as *Notary Lebel*
- **Allen Altman** as *Notaire Maddad*
- **Abdelghafour Elaaziz** as *Abou Tarek*
- **Dominique Briand** as *Professor Niv Cohen*
- **Frédéric Paquet** as *Doctor in the Emergency Room*
- **Ahmad Massad** as *Bassem Marwan*
- **John Dunn-Hill** as *Professor Said Haidar*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
Denis Villeneuve directed the 2010 film Incendies and co-wrote the screenplay with Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne.

### Q: What is the film based on?
The film is adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play.

### Q: Who are the main characters sent on the journey?
Twins Jeanne and Simon, also described as a pair of Canadian twins or two siblings, are sent on the journey.

### Q: What triggers the journey?
The search begins at the opening of their mother's will and her last wishes.

### Q: Where do the twins travel?
The twins travel to the Middle East and their homeland on a mission to find their absentee father and tangled roots.

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