Hemel (2012): Cast & Plot
Hemel is a 2012 drama directed by Sacha Polak, starring Hannah Hoekstra as Hemel, Hans Dagelet and Rifka Lodeizen. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Sacha Polak
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Dutch - Studio
- Jaleo Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hemel About?
The premise of Hemel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Divided into chapters, the film first follows Hemel’s numerous sexual conquests, then shifts tone to examine her complicated bond with her father, Gijs. The dapper auctioneer has dated a string of younger women since Hemel’s mother died. When Gijs begins seeing the charming Sophie, Hemel for the first time feels her special relationship with him is threatened.
Hemel Cast & Characters
Hannah Hoekstra leads the cast as Hemel, with Hans Dagelet as Gijs and Rifka Lodeizen as Sophie. Directed by Sacha Polak; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sacha Polak
- Hannah Hoekstra as Hemel
- Hans Dagelet as Gijs
- Rifka Lodeizen as Sophie
- Eva Duijvestein as Emma
Also Starring in Hemel
· 7 more- Ali Ben Horsting Jimmy
- Maarten Heijmans Teun
- Elske Rotteveel Annabelle
- Mark Rietman Douwe
- Barbara Sarafian Brechtje
- Abdullah el Baoudi Scooter guy
- Ward Weemhoff Joris
Hemel Plot Summary
What happens in Hemel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Hemel, Hannah Hoekstra, is a young Dutch woman in her mid-twenties who moves through life with a restless appetite for new experiences, often turning to one-night stands with strangers. She shares a notably close, almost defiant bond with her father, Hans Dagelet Gijs, a man who carries the weight of his own emotional history. When Hemel joins him for a dinner party, the atmosphere turns awkward as she witnesses his breakup with his girlfriend, Emma, Eva Duijvestein just before the guests arrive. The moment casts a shadow over the table and sets the tone for a day-to-day life that feels uneasy yet candidly intimate.
Full summary
The whole story of Hemel, scene by scene
Hemel Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hemel.
How Well Do You Know Hemel?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of Hemel's father?
Cars in Hemel
6 cars on screen, including the 2001 Audi A6 Avant C5 and the 2007 SAAB 9-3 Cabrio.
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2001 Audi A6 Avant C5 Important role -
2007 SAAB 9-3 Cabrio Important role -
1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van Background role -
2009 Dacia Sandero Background role
Hemel Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “赫默尔” and “המל”.
- Also known as
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- 赫默尔
- המל
- 헤멜
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Hemel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hemel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hemel?
Hemel runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Hemel released?
Hemel was released on January 29, 2012.
Who directed Hemel?
Hemel was directed by Sacha Polak.
More films by Sacha Polak Who is in the cast of Hemel?
Hemel stars Hannah Hoekstra as Hemel, Hans Dagelet as Gijs and Rifka Lodeizen as Sophie, among 11 credited actors.
Does Hemel have a post-credit scene?
No. Hemel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Hemel in?
The original language of Hemel is Dutch.
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