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Movie poster: Hemel (2012)
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2012 · 80 min Drama
5.1 / 10 · TMDB

Divided into chapters, the film first chronicles Hemel's many sexual conquests, but then takes on a different tone as it explores her complicated relationship with her father, Gijs. A dapper auctioneer, Gijs has dated a series of younger women since Hemel's mother's death. But when Gijs starts seeing the charming Sophie, for the first time Hemel feels that her special relationship with her father is threatened...

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📋 Film Details

Year 2012
Country Netherlands
Genre Drama
Director Sacha Polak
Runtime 80 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.1/10 (40 votes)

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The film constructs a compelling character study by contrasting Hemel's overt sexual agency with a profound emotional fragility. It relies on Hannah Hoekstra's nuanced performance to navigate the delicate space between bravado and deep-seated vulnerability.

What lingers after the credits roll is a poignant meditation on the languages of love and possession, and how they can become tragically intertwined. The final scenes resonate with a quiet, unsettling power. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Sacha Polak

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