Episode 4: “Incendies” – Unraveling the Past, Confronting the Truth

Few films leave you shaken to your core, and Incendies is one of them. In this episode of Cut 2 the Feels, we dive into Denis Villeneuve’s haunting masterpiece—a story of war, identity, and painful family secrets.

We break down the gut-wrenching plot twists, the film’s powerful themes of intergenerational trauma and the search for truth, and how Incendies forces us to question whether the past can ever truly be left behind. We also discuss the emotional weight of uncovering family history—and what it means to confront painful truths about where we come from.

This is not an easy watch, but it’s one that stays with you. Let’s unpack it together.