Hal Hartley
United KingdomdirectorMaleb. 19636.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Hal Hartley is an influential American filmmaker known for his distinctive voice in independent cinema during the 1980s and 1990s. He gained recognition for his offbeat narratives, unique dialogue style, and strong character development in films such as 'The Unbelievable Truth' and 'Trust.' After a decade-long hiatus from directing, Hartley is making a comeback with his new film 'Where to Land,' which is set to be featured at the 2025 Leffest — Lisbon Film Festival, alongside a retrospective of his earlier works.
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Hal Hartley suggested in his 1990 film Trust that a family’s dynamics can lead to serious consequences if not handled properly.
When it comes to marriage and divorce, is gen Z the sensible generation? | Van BadhamUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-08
Hal Hartley is referenced for his minimalistic choreography in the film Homens Simples.
Com Angela Schanelec e Eva Trobisch, a prata da casa pode fazer milagres na Berlinale | Cinema
Portugal· 2026-02-19
Hal Hartley is recognized for his film Where to Land, which won the best film award at the Lisboa Film Festival (Leffest) 2025.
Where to Land: o Grande Prémio do Leffest aterra em Hal Hartley | CinemaPortugal· 2025-11-16Hal Hartley is returning with his film Where to Land at the Leffest 2025.
De Abdellatif Kechiche a Hal Hartley, de Jarmusch a Gus Van Sant: eis o Leffest 2025 | CinemaPortugal· 2025-09-23
