The Halt
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] SynopsisSet 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. CastReceptionCritical responseOn Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 88% based on 8 reviews.[6] AwardsIt won Best Film at the Asian Film Festival Barcelona.[7] References
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