The Halt | |
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Filipino | Ang Hupa |
Directed by | Lav Diaz |
Written by | Lav Diaz |
Starring |
Hazel Orencio Joel Lamangan Piolo Pascual Shaina Magdayao |
Cinematography | Daniel Uy |
Edited by | Lav Diaz |
Production companies | Sine Olivia Pilipinas Spring Films |
Distributed by | ARP Sélection |
Release date |
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Running time | 276 minutes |
Country | Philippines [1] |
The Halt ( Filipino: Ang Hupa [2]) is a 2019 Filipino dystopian drama film edited, written, and directed by Lav Diaz. It was screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. [3] [4]
Set in 2034 [5] after a massive volcanic eruption, Manila has been in the dark for the last three years without a single sunlight. Riots control countries and communities. Epidemics ravage the continent. Millions have died and millions more have left.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 88% based on 8 reviews. [6]
It won Best Film at the Asian Film Festival Barcelona. [7]
The Halt | |
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![]() Film poster | |
Filipino | Ang Hupa |
Directed by | Lav Diaz |
Written by | Lav Diaz |
Starring |
Hazel Orencio Joel Lamangan Piolo Pascual Shaina Magdayao |
Cinematography | Daniel Uy |
Edited by | Lav Diaz |
Production companies | Sine Olivia Pilipinas Spring Films |
Distributed by | ARP Sélection |
Release date |
|
Running time | 276 minutes |
Country | Philippines [1] |
The Halt ( Filipino: Ang Hupa [2]) is a 2019 Filipino dystopian drama film edited, written, and directed by Lav Diaz. It was screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. [3] [4]
Set in 2034 [5] after a massive volcanic eruption, Manila has been in the dark for the last three years without a single sunlight. Riots control countries and communities. Epidemics ravage the continent. Millions have died and millions more have left.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 88% based on 8 reviews. [6]
It won Best Film at the Asian Film Festival Barcelona. [7]