Alexandra vs Incendies
Incendies has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 6/10 for Alexandra). Alexandra is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 2h 11m. Alexandra is the older of the two (2007 against 2010). Both are drama, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Alexandra
Incendies| Alexandra | Incendies | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.0/10 | ★ 8.1/10 |
| Year | 2007 | 2010 |
| Length | 1h 35m | 2h 11m |
| Genres | Drama, War | Drama, Mystery, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Aleksandr Sokurov | Denis Villeneuve |
| Main cast | Aleksei Neymyshev, Galina Vishnevskaya, Vasily Shevtsov, Raisa Gichaeva, Evgeniy Tkachuk | John Dunn-Hill, Jackie Sawiris, Rémy Girard, Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin |
Synopsis
Alexandra
Elderly Aleksandra visits her Russian soldier grandson, Denis, at the Chechen war front, providing comfort as she tours his army. All the while, Denis ponders the reason for her unexpected appearance.
Incendies
A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.
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