Hemela
Synopsis
A portrait of Hemela Pourafzal, the exuberant matriarch and owner of Byblos Le Petit Café, a staple Iranian restaurant nested in Montreal for more than 37 years, serving as a central meeting point for the Iranian diaspora and the local art scene. As Hemela reflects on the past eight decades of her adventurous life, we uncover her untold stories and that of Iranian women through the prism of her life.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Pirouz Nemati
- Screenplay & Story
- Pirouz Nemati
- Original Title
- Hemela
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Iran
- Spoken Languages
- French, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pirouz Nemati
Pirouz Nemati
Pirouz Nemati
Pirouz Nemati
Department Leadership Roster
Pirouz Nemati
Director
Pirouz Nemati
Writer
Pirouz Nemati
Producer
Pirouz Nemati
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hemela
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What is Hemela about?
A portrait of Hemela Pourafzal, the exuberant matriarch and owner of Byblos Le Petit Café, a staple Iranian restaurant nested in Montreal for more than 37 years, serving as a central meeting point for the Iranian diaspora and the local art scene. As Hemela reflects on the past eight decades of her adventurous life, we uncover her untold stories and that of Iranian women through the prism of her life.
Who directed Hemela?
Hemela was directed by Pirouz Nemati.
Who stars in Hemela?
The principal cast of Hemela includes Hemela Pourafzal.
When was Hemela released and how long is it?
Hemela was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 10m.