Canada's Oscar Pick for Best Foreign Film
October 12th, 2010 by Gilbert Seah
eOne Films presents
INCENDIES A Film By Denis Villeneuve
*World Premiere at the Venice Film Festival 2010
* North American Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2010
*WINNER of The City of Toronto Award for Best Canadian Feature Film
Exclusive engagement in Toronto
Thursday, October 21st, 2010
Bell Lightbox Theatre
*Additional markets to open in the coming weeks/months. To be confirmed shortly.
Screenplay written by Denis Villeneuve
Based on the stage play by Wajdi Mouawa
Produced by Luc Déry and Kim McCraw
The film stars Lubna Azabal, Méissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette, Rémy Girard
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).
Drama, Feature Film
130 minutes, English
