Canadian feature film INCENDIES directed by Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has been nominated for Best Foreign Film by the Academy of Motion Picture Sciences for the 83rd edition of the annual Academy Awards to be held in Hollywood, California on February 27, 2011.
Produced by Luc Déry and Kim McCraw of micro_scope Productions, INCENDIES is a riveting exploration of two parallel stories within one family torn apart by years of secrets and heartbreak. After their mother Nawal’s death, twins Simon and Jeanne embark on a journey to the Middle East that shines a disturbing light on their mother’s past and culminates in a shocking revelation. INCENDIES is based on the acclaimed play by Wajdi Mouawad and directed by the Genie and Jutra award-winner Denis Villeneuve (Polytechnique).
“We are incredibly happy, a bit overwhelmed about this nomination. We are blessed to be working with Sony Classics, who led this campaign like the masters that they are. We also want to acknowledge the great support we got from Telefilm Canada, Sodec and Entertainment One in this process.” Says producers Luc Déry and Kim McCraw.