The Halt

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The Halt
Film poster
FilipinoAng Hupa
Directed byLav Diaz
Written byLav Diaz
StarringHazel Orencio
Joel Lamangan
Piolo Pascual
Shaina Magdayao
CinematographyDaniel Uy
Edited byLav Diaz
Production
companies
Sine Olivia Pilipinas
Spring Films
Distributed byARP Sélection
Release date
  • 22 May 2019 (2019-05-22) (Cannes)
Running time
276 minutes
CountryPhilippines[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]

Synopsis

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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.

Reception

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Critical response

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On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 88% based on 8 reviews.[6]

Awards

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It won Best Film at the Asian Film Festival Barcelona.[7]

References

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