Movie

Hemela

1h 10m

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Where to watch Hemela

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Pirouz Nemati
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: French
Status: Post Production
Country: Canada

About Hemela

Hemela is a movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Pirouz Nemati, starring Hemela Pourafzal. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Hemela in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Hemela Pourafzal

Themes & keywords

iranian-canadian

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hemela in Canada?+

Hemela is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Hemela on Netflix?+

Hemela is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Hemela?+

Hemela has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in Hemela?+

Hemela stars Hemela Pourafzal.

What genre is Hemela?+

Hemela is Documentary film.

Who directed Hemela?+

Hemela was directed by Pirouz Nemati.