What follows is a dual narrative. We watch the twins travel to an unnamed country in the Middle East (likely a stand-in for Lebanon during its civil war), retracing their mother’s footsteps. Simultaneously, we are transported back in time to witness the young Nawal’s life—a life defined by heartbreak, violence, and an unyielding fight for survival.
The film premiered at Venice in September 2010 and was released theatrically in Canada in January 2011, but its festival year and awards eligibility refer to 2010-2011. Incendies -2010-2010
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