Incendies (2010) – Filming Locations
Drama / War / Mystery · Directed by Denis Villeneuve · Starring Maxim Gaudette, Lubna Azabal
A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.
Where was Incendies filmed?
- Amman, Jordan, Amman – Opening scenes establishing the Middle Eastern setting and daily life in the region. Villeneuve shot extensively in Amman to authenticate the Middle Eastern backdrop for the narrative spanning decades of conflict
- Beirut, Lebanon, Beirut – Scenes depicting the Lebanese Civil War and family trauma during conflict. Real locations in Beirut were used to depict the devastating impact of civil war on the protagonist's family
- Montreal, Canada, Montreal – Present-day framing narrative with Jeanne and Simon receiving letters from their notary. The film's contemporary scenes set in Canada were shot in Montreal, establishing the diasporic distance from the Middle East
- Quebec City, Canada, Quebec City – Additional Canadian locations establishing the North American setting for the present-day narrative. Quebec locations ground the film's opening acts in the diaspora experience of the twin protagonists