The most disturbing story

Angie 2022-04-23 07:01:53

After a mother dies and asks a pair of twin girls to fulfill two wishes, she gradually discovers a promise to her son, a horrific massacre, a brave assassination, an incestuous rape, and an embarrassing relationship, all of which are swept away by the great man. The mother explains and misses with love. Although the film does not make it clear which country in the Middle East is the story of, it makes people feel the pain of war deeply. The bizarre, tortuous and shocking story constructed by the script makes people feel like they have been punched. This can be said to be the Middle East version of "Apocalypse of War", and the director is more clever because there are not many war scenes in the film. It would be perfect if the rhythm of the movie could be sped up a little bit.

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  • Anibal 2022-03-21 09:01:48

    A/The Odyssey and Oedipus the King. The narrative structure that intersects time and space is fantastic. Villeneuve's cinematic awareness makes the loosely joined parts of the script too dense. Completely defeated by the last few heavy hammers. My current favorite, Villeneuve.

  • Dwight 2022-03-23 09:01:48

    The man looked silent, and the woman shed tears...

Incendies quotes

  • Soldier/Security Guard: Good morning, beautiful.

    Nawal Marwan: Good morning.

    Soldier/Security Guard: You want to go out with us Thursday night?

    Nawal Marwan: No.

    Soldier/Security Guard: Friday?

    Nawal Marwan: No.

    Soldier/Security Guard: Saturday?

    Nawal Marwan: No.

    Soldier/Security Guard: [shouting] We are very patient!

    Nawal Marwan: So am I.

  • Notary Jean Lebel: Will of Mrs. Nawal Marwan... To Notary Jean Lebel: Bury me with no casket, no prayers, naked, face down, away from the world. Stone and epitaph. I want no gravestone, nor my name engraved anywhere. No epitaph for those who don't keep their promises. To Jeanne and Simon: Childhood is a knife stuck in your throat. It can't be easily removed. Jeanne, Mr Lebel will give you an envelope. The envelope is for your father. Find him, and give it to him. Simon, the notary will give you an envelope... The envelope is for your brother. Find him, and give him the envelope. When the envelopes have been delivered you will be given a letter. The silence will be broken, a promise kept, and you can place a stone on my grave and on it engrave my name in the sun.