HipBeat is a drama movie released in 2020. It tells the tale of a young political activist embarked on a self-discovery journey in Berlin’s queer community while searching for love and anarchy. The story features the community’s colors and the roles of main cast members like Samuel Kay Forrest, Beatrix Michelet, and Andriana Manfredi.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of the movie took place in two primary locations: Berlin in Germany and Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The official filming dates are not disclosed. The movie showcases the vibrant experiences and the diverse urban scenes of these two cities.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Samuel Kay Forrest | Angus |
| Beatrix Michelet | Beatrix |
| Andriana Manfredi | Lily |
| Marie Céline Yildirim | Angie |
| Enzo de Liguoro | Z |
| Ian Loughran | Jamie |
| Jurjen van Nes | Markus |
| Javier Taboada | Pedro |
| Réda Ait | Venevieve |
| Nicole Albrecht | Nikita |
| Andrea Ammocha | Raver 34 |
| Alary Anatashia | Drag Queen |
| Victoria Bacon | Raver 23 |
| Anja Bien | Raver 8 |
| Kasper Bisgaard | Raver 36 |
| Kasia Borek | Raver 11 |
| Ansje van Brandenberg | Oma |
| Sanja Burger | Raver 17 |
| Natalie Capello | Raver 29 |
| Deborah Coutinho | Aunt |
| Haidar Darwish | Belly Dancer |
| Sarai Nijenbandring de Boer | Cousin |
| Rauter Dolores | Raver 13 |
| Nika Donna | Raver 32 |
| Frank Dubiel | Police Commissioner |
| Kenzie Eason | Raver 1 |
| Alexey Esaulov | Süßkartoffel |
| Jeanette Fischer | Raver 38 |
| Amelia Forrest | Dancer |
| Juliet Fox | DJ Julia Fox |
| Adrian Frnz | Freedom |
| Bina Gerwick | Natalya |
| Sophia Ghezzoteal | Raver 26 |
| Rebecca Godfrey | Raver 16 |
| Rana Gokdal | Raver 14 |
| Farnanda Guihea | Raver 35 |
| Halihn Heidi Gujenn | Susie |
| Barbara Hermann | Raver 33 |
| Sascha Holtge | Rocker |
| Claudio Jack | Raver 5 |
| Asta Jarlner | Raver 6 |
| Emilie Jayaswal | Raver 28 |
| Cuba Kaczywski | Raver 31 |
| Dominka Kazerari | Raver 9 |
| Nora Keese | Raver 27 |
| Katie Kline | Raver 3 |
| Sofianna Kohtakangas | Raver 2 |
| Sylvia Kubicka | Raver 18 |
| Sarah Lu | Raver 12 |
| Marco Luise | Dee Dee |
| Fiona Mahdavian | Raver 15 |
| Valeina Mayes | Raver 25 |
| Kyle McKay | Raver 20 |
| Grant Melissas | Raver 4 |
| Gonzolo Mendoza | DJ Bruce |
| Tajda Meze | Irina |
| Katia Morgan | DJ Katya |
| Elena Moroder | Raver 22 |
| Jenny Motte | Raver 39 |
| Merve Namli | Sarah |
| Inish Hedén Næss | Bobby |
| Gunnar Karl Olafsson | Gay Kay |
| Alexander Pewin | DJ Alex Voices |
| Farhad Pocha | Raver 21 |
| Lea Prinz | Acrobat Dancer |
| Filip Sut Rutkowski | Franky |
| David Ruzzi | Raver 30 |
| Ilia Skibinsky | Johnny |
| Naomi Stunsman | Raver 19 |
| Soul Suleiman | Zoey |
| Stephanie Elizabeth Third | Lizzy |
| Regitze Thomsen | Celesti |
| Evelijn van Brandenberg | Me Ma |
| Jochem van Bruggen | Dancer |
| Franziska Vasen | Raver 10 |
| Lil Ward-Collins | Sophie |
| Madeleine White | Maxie |
| Naledi Wilde | Raver 7 |
| Alexander Will | Raver 37 |
| Jennifer Wimmer | Raver 24 |
| Helmut Wößner | Helmut |
| Dani Zaripov | Zari |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed and written by Samuel Kay Forrest; he also played a leading role.
- In the filmmaker’s circle, Ansje van Brandenberg and Martine Melloul are notable contributors as both served as executive producers.
- The film’s music was created by Julien Oneill and the Phantoms of the Tribe.
- Many notable contributors worked behind the scenes of the film, including Joshua Monroe (cinematographer), Kieran Peters and Cornelia Pont (editors), Alexander Forrest and Jurjen van Nes (assistant directors), and Sascha Holtge (set designer).
- HipBeat’s runtime is 89 minutes and was released in the United States.
- The official HipBeat’s tagline: “Surrender to love”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Berlin, Germany
- Latitude: 52.52000659999999
- Longitude: 13.404954
- Place ID: ChIJAVkDPzdOqEcRcDteW0YgIQQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Berlin, Germany
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
