| The Halt | |
| Native Name: | |
| Director: | Lav Diaz |
| Starring: | Hazel Orencio Joel Lamangan Piolo Pascual Shaina Magdayao |
| Cinematography: | Daniel Uy |
| Editing: | Lav Diaz |
| Studio: | Sine Olivia Pilipinas Spring Films |
| Distributor: | ARP Sélection |
| Runtime: | 276 minutes |
| Country: | Philippines[1] |
The Halt (Filipino; Pilipino: '''Ang Hupa'''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tsui |first1=Clarence |title='The Halt' ('Ang Hupa'): Film Review Cannes 2019 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/halt-review-1212084 |website=Hollywood Reporter |date=24 May 2019 |accessdate=12 September 2019) 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.[2] [3]
Set in 2034[4] 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.[5]
It won Best Film at the Asian Film Festival Barcelona.[6]