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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]
| The Halt | |
|---|---|
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 |
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Running time | 276 minutes |
| Country | Philippines[1] |
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]
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