Review of Incendies (2010) by Chris S — 20 Feb 2014

Amazing, deep, depressing and triumphant. easily could have won best picture.

This review of Incendies (2010) was written by Chris S on 20 Feb 2014.

Incendies has generally received very positive reviews.

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