The premise is deceptively simple. Notary Jean Lebel (the always-reliable Rémy Girard) reads the will of a mother, Nawal Marwan, to her twin adult children, Jeanne and Simon. The will contains a strange, almost cruel final request: they are to deliver two sealed letters. One to a father they thought was dead; the other to a brother they never knew existed.
The film’s central philosophical question is beautifully articulated in the Hollywood Reporter 's review: “children have only the vaguest idea about their parents’ lives before they were born”. The twins must undertake a literal and metaphorical journey to understand who their mother truly was. Incendies -2010-2010
The film's strongest aspect is its cast, who deliver performances that are raw, emotional, and authentic. Valérie Buhagiar shines as Jeanne, bringing depth and nuance to her portrayal of a complex and troubled character. Michelle Yeoh also impresses as the twins' aunt, who helps them on their journey. The premise is deceptively simple
Incendies is a film rich with thematic complexity, functioning on multiple levels—as a family drama, a war film, a mystery, and a modern Greek tragedy. One to a father they thought was dead;