Wajdi Mouawad

Wajdi Mouawad is a Lebanese-Canadian playwright, writer, actor, and director known for his works that often explore themes of war, identity, and the human condition. He gained international acclaim for his play 'Incendies,' which was later adapted into an Academy Award-nominated film.

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  1. 1. Scorched

    The story follows twins Jeanne and Simon as they embark on a journey to the Middle East to uncover the hidden past of their recently deceased mother, Nawal. Through a series of letters and revelations, they discover the harrowing and complex history of their mother's life, including her experiences with war, love, and loss. As they piece together the fragments of her story, they confront their own identities and the legacy of violence and resilience that has shaped their family. The narrative weaves together themes of memory, identity, and the enduring impact of personal and political conflict.

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  2. 2. Anima

    The novel follows Wahhch Debch, a man on a quest for vengeance after discovering his wife's brutal murder. As he traverses North America, his journey is narrated through the perspectives of various animals he encounters, offering a unique and multifaceted view of his emotional turmoil and the violence that surrounds him. The narrative delves into themes of trauma, identity, and the primal instincts that drive human behavior, creating a haunting and introspective exploration of the human condition.

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  3. 3. Tideline

    A young man raised far from his birthplace undertakes a perilous journey to return his recently deceased father's body to its homeland for burial; as he navigates a war-torn landscape and encounters violence, secrets and strange companions, he is forced to confront his father’s hidden past and his own fractured identity, grappling with memory, exile, vengeance and the human cost of conflict.

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