Alternative TIFF 2010 Picks: #17. Denis Villeneuve’s Incendies

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#17. Incendies

Director: Denis Villeneuve
Cast: Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, Rémy Girard
Distributor: Rights Available.

BuzzInvited to the perfect trifecta of autumn film festivals with invites at Venice, Telluride and TIFF, I can’t wait to sink my teeth in Villeneuve’s latest film as it appears to be a departure of sorts: the filmmaker working from adapted material. 

The Gist: After their mother Nawal’s death, twins Simon and Jeanne embark on a journey to the Middle East that shines a disturbing light on their mother’s past and culminates in a shocking revelation. Based on the acclaimed play by Wajdi Mouawad and directed by Genie and Jutra award-winner Denis Villeneuve (Polytechnique).

TIFF ScheduleMonday September 13 6:00:00 PM Tiff Bell LightBox 1
Tuesday September 14 2:00:00 PM AMC 3

 
Eric Lavallée
Eric Lavalléehttps://www.ericlavallee.com
Eric Lavallée is the founder, CEO, editor-in-chief, film journalist, and critic at IONCINEMA.com, established in 2000. A regular at Sundance, Cannes, and Venice, Eric holds a BFA in film studies from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. In 2013, he served on the narrative competition jury at the SXSW Film Festival. He was an associate producer on Mark Jackson’s "This Teacher" (2018 LA Film Festival, 2018 BFI London). He is a Golden Globes Voter, member of the ICS (International Cinephile Society) and AQCC (Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma).

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