Incendies

"1+1=1"

When people watch the Oscars, they don't usually care about the Best Foreign Film nominees. Incendies provides so many reasons why people should actually get to see those nominees at all costs. Incendies is the kind of film that one walks away from feeling emotionally drained, one where it stays in the viewer's mind for days on end. Like an intense personal experience, it takes a lot to come to grips with the film's story, a moving plot full of twists and catharsis. At the New Directors/New Films Festival in New York, at which I saw this last night, Denis Villeneuve explained that he has made four films in Canada, but this is the first one to be released in America. Right now, I see no reason why Villeneuve, or any of the actors for that matter, shouldn't have a great future ahead of them.

Based on the play Scorched by Wajdi Mouawad, Incendies follows a non-linear plot that spans two generations. In the present day, Jeanne and Simon are twins who have lost their mother, Nawal. Nawal has stipulated in her will that Jeanne and Simon must return

an envelope to the brother they didn't know existed who is currently living in a fictional Middle Eastern country. Only then can the twins give Nawal a proper burial. Jeanne feels obligated to return the letter, so she goes to the Middle East, only to realize some of Nawal's nastiest secrets. As Jeanne uncovers more about Nawal, the viewer is shown Nawal's story. The film builds up to an unforgettable ending that is sure to rock any viewer.

I don't want to spoil the movie by typing further. I guess this introduction is more than enough to watch the movie. This might look like a normal storyline. But hey, trust me mate, the director has the best plots, screenplay, angles and dialogues inside. 

I watched this movie in 2018. Moreover, this movie got released in 2010. I regret that I did not watch the movie earlier at the same time I regret watching this movie. It's been 14 years, yet I am still stuck with the climax. I'm not lying. For real, I am still stuck. 

Please do watch this movie. Amd if have already watched it and feel okay now. Please do leave the tips on how you overcame the plots. We do appreciate you in advance.

(Teaser ; https://youtu.be/XJ69WnwvZhE?si=Eohu_IEcz_dp1hIG )

Peace (I guess)

Goodluck with watching it.