
Hemel
Synopsis
Hemel is an intimate portrait of Hemel Hempstead, where Danielle Dean was raised, and unfolds as a personal essay on the town’s history as a planned community under the New Towns Act of 1946. Filmed in 16mm with an ensemble of non-actors and family, Hemel blurs fiction and documentary and to considers the race, class, and labour dynamics of a small English town in the post-Brexit context.
Top Cast
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London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danielle Dean
- Original Score
- Mason Bynes
- Original Title
- Hemel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- LONO studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danielle Dean
Mason Bynes
Alberto Balazs
Luke W Moody
Department Leadership Roster
Danielle Dean
Director
Luke W Moody
Producer
Alberto Balazs
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hemel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hemel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hemel about?
Hemel is an intimate portrait of Hemel Hempstead, where Danielle Dean was raised, and unfolds as a personal essay on the town’s history as a planned community under the New Towns Act of 1946. Filmed in 16mm with an ensemble of non-actors and family, Hemel blurs fiction and documentary and to considers the race, class, and labour dynamics of a small English town in the post-Brexit context.
Who directed Hemel?
Hemel was directed by Danielle Dean.
Who stars in Hemel?
The principal cast of Hemel includes Danielle Dean, Andrea Dean, Dave Marchant, Brendon Laing, Brian Dean.
When was Hemel released and how long is it?
Hemel was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hemel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hemel was composed by Mason Bynes.
