#17. Incendies
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Cast: Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, Rémy Girard
Distributor: Rights Available.
Buzz: Invited 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 Schedule: Monday September 13 6:00:00 PM Tiff Bell LightBox 1
Tuesday September 14 2:00:00 PM AMC 3
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