Hal Hartley

Hal Hartley
Hartley in 2006
Born (1959-11-03) November 3, 1959 (age 65)
Lindenhurst, New York, U.S.
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Director, screenwriter, producer, composer
Years active1984–present
Spouse
Miho Nikaido
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(m. 1996)​
Websitewww.halhartley.com

Hal Hartley[1] (born November 3, 1959) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and composer who became a key figure in the American independent film movement of the 1980s and '90s.[2][3] His films include The Unbelievable Truth, Trust, Simple Men, Amateur and Henry Fool,[4] which are notable for deadpan humour and offbeat characters quoting philosophical dialogue.[5]

His films provided a career launch for a number of actors, including Adrienne Shelly, Edie Falco, James Urbaniak, Martin Donovan, Karen Sillas and Elina Löwensohn. Hartley frequently scores his own films using his pseudonym Ned Rifle,[6] and his soundtracks regularly feature music by Sonic Youth, Yo La Tengo and PJ Harvey.[citation needed]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference filmr was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Buder, Emily (June 19, 2017). "Directing Indie Film Pioneer Hal Hartley on Why the Dream of the '90s is Dead—And That's OK". NoFilmSchool. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "The Criterion Channel's September 2023 Lineup". The Criterion Channel. August 21, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  4. ^ "Directed by Hal Hartley Teaser". The Criterion Channel. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  5. ^ Clark, John (October 1, 2006). "Survival Tips for the Aging Independent Filmmaker". The New York Times. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
  6. ^ "The Devil, Probably: Good, Evil and the Return of Hal Hartley". Newcity Film. April 1, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2017.