Review of Incendies (2010) by Jesse O — 29 Jan 2012

Powerful, shocking, horrifying. A masterpiece. Absolutely brilliant.

This review of Incendies (2010) was written by Jesse O on 29 Jan 2012.

Incendies has generally received very positive reviews.

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