Review of Incendies (2010) by Ivan J — 05 Jan 2012

Intriguing, overwhelming, touching, shocking, amazing...

This review of Incendies (2010) was written by Ivan J on 05 Jan 2012.

Incendies has generally received very positive reviews.

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