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Incendies: A Movie Mystery!

Imagine twins going on a secret adventure to find out about their mom's amazing, hidden past!

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1/Hôtel de Ville de Montréal-incendie du 3 mars 1922.

1/Hôtel de Ville de Montréal-incendie du 3 mars 1922.

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Montréal 1849. Incendie du Parlement, Place d'Youville.
Incendi forestal 07/09/2010
2/-incendie du 3 mars 1922.
4/-incendie du 3 mars 1922.
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Insurance plan, Key Plan, Vancouver, British Columbia, July 1897, revised June 1901 / Plan d’assurance-incendie : plan directeur, Vancouver (Colombie-Britannique), juillet 1897, révisé en juin 1901
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Incendie Notre Dame de Paris
Incendie de Chicoutimi en 1912
2011-11-02 Incendie à Charlie Hebdo - Charb - 06

Key Facts

Movie Type
Canadian drama film.
Inspired By
The Lebanese Civil War and a person named Souha Bechara.
Filming Locations
Montreal, Canada, and Jordan.
Major Award Nomination
Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

What's This Movie All About?

Incendies is a super interesting movie about twins named Jeanne and Simon. Their mom, Nawal, has a secret life she never told them about! After she passes away, she leaves them a special mission. They have to travel to a faraway country, which is like a big puzzle box, to find out all about her past. It's like a treasure hunt, but with lots of secrets and a bit of sadness too.

A Journey to a Mysterious Land!

The country where Nawal grew up is not named in the movie, but it's inspired by a real place that had a big, tough time called a civil war. Think of it like a playground where friends suddenly start fighting. The movie was filmed in a beautiful country called Jordan, which is like a giant sandbox with amazing deserts and ancient places.

Some parts were also filmed in Montreal, Canada, which is a big city with tall buildings.

Wow! Did You Know This?

This movie is so good that people all over the world loved it! It was even nominated for a super important award called an Oscar, which is like the biggest trophy for movies! It won lots of other awards too, like shiny gold stars. People think it's one of the best movies ever made, like a superhero movie but with real-life feelings and a big mystery to solve.

Unlocking Mom's Secrets!

Jeanne and Simon's journey is all about uncovering hidden stories. They learn about their mom's bravery and the tough choices she had to make. It shows how important it is to know where you come from and the stories of your family. It's like putting together a giant jigsaw puzzle of their mom's life, piece by piece, to understand everything.

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