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The Halt

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Manilla, 2034. As a result of massive volcanic eruptions in the Celebes Sea in 2031, Southeast Asia has literally been in the dark for the last three years, zero sunlight. Madmen control countries, communities, enclaves and new bubble cities. Cataclysmic epidemics ravage the continent. Millions have died and millions more have left.

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Clarence Tsui The Hollywood Reporter Diaz has yet to swap art for arms in order to bring change to his society. But the fire still burns brightly within him, it seems. May 25, 2019 Full Review Jonathan Romney Screen International Devoted Diaz fans will find it a satisfying venture into somewhat new territory. May 23, 2019 Full Review Daniel Gorman In Review Online Like all of Diaz's work, The Halt manages to be both minimalist and maximalist simultaneously, a tension that energizes the film through some of its slower passages. Jul 9, 2021 Full Review Hayden Welch Film Inquiry Diaz takes inherently political issues and turns them into a more humanist dilemma as opposed to a leftist plight, and in doing so he makes it more universally appreciative. The Halt is a unique and essential experience. May 18, 2021 Full Review Alonso Díaz de la Vega El Universal The tone is uneven and the reflection about the theme somewhat superficial for the long duration of the film. [Full Review in Spanish] Jun 13, 2019 Full Review Jaime Pena Caimán Cuadernos de Cine The Halt's best moments are at the end, when it enters the streets and sided with those children who are the first propitiatory victims of the tyrants of the day and the environmental disasters. [Full review in Spanish] May 29, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Diaz in his new territory is a must see. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member The most baffling movie ever made... Almost 5 hours of horrible acting Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Manilla, 2034. As a result of massive volcanic eruptions in the Celebes Sea in 2031, Southeast Asia has literally been in the dark for the last three years, zero sunlight. Madmen control countries, communities, enclaves and new bubble cities. Cataclysmic epidemics ravage the continent. Millions have died and millions more have left.
Director
Lav Diaz
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
Filipino
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 12, 2021
Runtime
4h 39m