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This is Hel

"The truth is very simple."

August 5, 2016 1h 21m 7.6/10 (17 votes)

Originally released in 2016. This is Hel is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Paweł Tarasiewicz. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Philip Lenkowsky, Marcin Kowalczyk, and Malgorzata Krukowska

Synopsis

Jack, an unappreciated American writer in his sixties, comes to the off-season peninsula of Hel in the north of Poland and isolates himself to write a script. He meets Kail, a local who earns money by making lie-detector tests. Jack doesn't find any inspiration until some tourists mysteriously disappear - one of them found dead with his tongue cut off. Kail, persuaded by his friend Mila that Jack is the murderer, begins an investigation. The truth turns out to be more twisted when he discovers that Jack is writing about him.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 5, 2016 9 years ago
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Runtime 1h 21m 81 minutes total
User Rating 7.6/10 Great (17 votes)
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Language PL Original language
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Country Poland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PL

Production Companies

  • Lightcraft
  • Amondo Films
  • Ba-Ba Studio
  • Lodz Film School
  • Dreamsound

Frequently Asked Questions

What is This is Hel about?

Jack, an unappreciated American writer in his sixties, comes to the off-season peninsula of Hel in the north of Poland and isolates himself to write a script. He meets Kail, a local who earns money...

Who directed This is Hel?

This is Hel was directed by Paweł Tarasiewicz.

How long is This is Hel?

This is Hel has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

When was This is Hel released?

This is Hel was released on August 5, 2016 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in This is Hel?

The main cast of This is Hel includes Philip Lenkowsky, Marcin Kowalczyk, Malgorzata Krukowska, Katarzyna Paskuda, Andrzej Baranowski.