Burns your mind. Never seen anything like it.

Rating: 10/10 (22 November 2013)

Incendies ("Scorched") is a dark, powerful and haunting thriller-drama from Canadian director Denis Villeneuve. I will leave the plot line out for the benefit of the audience. The film is in French/Arabic, so English viewers will have to go by the sub-titles.
The film shares it's secrets in layers - when you've watched one layer and think you've seen it all, you're presented with another that is far more complex and visceral than the previous one and so on and so forth until the film explodes in a shattering climax that will leave you reeling. I remember being stunned as the credits rolled and have never recovered. I decided to own the DVD because I haven't watched such a great thriller in years.
The direction and cinematography is a work of art. The acting is excellent and Lubna Azabal is phenomenal.
Finally, this film is not for everyone but if you're an open minded movie lover who doesn't mind being taken on a new journey, then Incendies is a ride you will never forget.
Thank you Denis for making this film.