Incendies Denis Villenueve's favourite film

The film tells the story of Jeanne and Simon Marwan, twins living in Canada whose mother Nawal, after spending her last days without speaking, has just died. At the opening of the will, the notary gives them two letters to be delivered to a father they thought dead and a brother whose existence they did not know. This will lead them to travel to Lebanon and discover the life of the woman who sang.

Based on the play by Wadji Mouawud, it will tell us a story separated by acts where the spectator will learn about the archaic customs and the civil war in Lebanon until the character of Nawal is unravelled. This will show us how a complex personality must be constructed.

Nothing is improvised or improvised in this film. Everything has a cause and a consequence. That is precisely what is shattering. For some, the ending is a superb twist, but for others it is not. This was my case, I could see where it was going and it made me more tense because I wanted to be wrong and no, it is inevitable to feel devastated at the end.

Villenueve is a director with ample narrative resources and refined care of the photographic aspect, especially in wide shots. Added bonus is the use of Radiohead music in the OST.

A film where it is impossible to be set on fire.

For many it is Denis Villenueve's favourite. I have seen all his filmography from here on. I agree it is the best and I think he will be remembered as one of the best directors of this century.