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Known ForDirecting
Born1959-11-03
BirthplaceLindenhurst, Long Island, New York, USA
Hal Hartley
Directing
Biography
Hal Hartley (born November 3, 1959) is an American film director, screenwriter, and composer, who became a key figure in the American independent film movement of the 1980s and 1990s. He is best known for his films Trust, Amateur and Henry Fool, which are notable for deadpan humour and offbeat characters quoting philosophical dialogue. His films provided a career launch for a number of actors, including Adrienne Shelly, Edie Falco, Martin Donovan, Parker Posey, Karen Sillas and Elina Löwensohn. Hartley frequently scores his own films using his pseudonym Ned Rifle, and his soundtracks regularly feature music by indie rock acts Yo La Tengo and PJ Harvey.
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Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Hal Hartley
Filmography
Acting (12)
2021
Adrienneas Self
6.8
2010
2010
Implied Harmoniesas Self
6.0
2010
6.0
2007
2005
2004
The Sisters of Mercyas Self (voice)
6.0
2004
5.0
2000
Divine Trashas Self
7.3
1999
In Bad Tasteas Self
8.0
1996
Flirtas Hal (uncredited)
6.2
1993
Made in the USAas Self
2.0
Production & Directing (113)
2025
Where to LandWriter
7.0
2025
Where to LandProducer
7.0
2025
Where to LandDirector
7.0
2025
Where to LandOriginal Music Composer
7.0
2025
Where to LandSound Designer
7.0
2021
El PlanetaThanks
6.1
2015
Ned RifleWriter
5.8
2015
Ned RifleDirector
5.8
2015
Ned RifleProducer
5.8
2015
Ned RifleMusic
5.8
2014
My AmericaDirector
2014
My AmericaMusic
2014
My AmericaProducer
2014
La CommediaDirector
2014
La CommediaStage Director
2012
Current EventsDirector
2011
MeanwhileWriter
6.1
2011
MeanwhileDirector
6.1
2011
MeanwhileProducer
6.1
2010
The ApologiesDirector
6.0
2010
The ApologiesOriginal Music Composer
6.0
2010
The ApologiesWriter
6.0
2010
A/MuseDirector
5.3
2010
AccompliceDirector
5.7
2010
Implied HarmoniesDirector
6.0
2010
AdventureDirector
6.0
2010
A/MuseWriter
5.3
2010
A/MuseEditor
5.3
2010
Implied HarmoniesEditor
6.0
2010
ConspiracyDirector
2007
Fay GrimWriter
5.6
2007
Fay GrimDirector
5.6
2007
Fay GrimProducer
5.6
2007
Fay GrimMusic
5.6
2007
Fay GrimEditor
5.6
2005
The Girl from MondayWriter
4.2
2005
The Girl from MondayDirector
4.2
2005
The Girl from MondayProducer
4.2
2005
The Girl from MondayOriginal Music Composer
4.2
2004
The Sisters of MercyDirector
6.0
2004
Excerpts from SoonDirector
2004
Regarding SoonMusic
5.0
2004
Excerpts from SoonMusic
2004
Excerpts from SoonWriter
2003
Milk and HoneyOriginal Music Composer
3.3
2002
The Cloud of UnknowingProducer
9.0
2002
No Such ThingDirector
6.0
2002
No Such ThingWriter
6.0
2002
No Such ThingProducer
6.0
2002
No Such ThingMusic
6.0
2001
The New Math(s)Director
5.7
2000
KimonoMusic
5.2
2000
KimonoDirector
5.2
2000
KimonoWriter
5.2
1998
The Book of LifeWriter
6.4
1998
The Book of LifeDirector
6.4
1998
Henry FoolDirector
6.6
1998
Henry FoolWriter
6.6
1998
Henry FoolMusic
6.6
1998
Henry FoolProducer
6.6
1997
Eye of GodThanks
5.9
1997
The Other AlsoDirector
5.0
1997
The Other AlsoDirector of Photography
5.0
1997
The Other AlsoEditor
5.0
1996
FlirtWriter
6.2
1996
FlirtDirector
6.2
1996
FlirtOriginal Music Composer
6.2
1994
NYC 3/94Producer
6.5
1994
NYC 3/94Director
6.5
1994
NYC 3/94Writer
6.5
1994
AmateurWriter
6.2
1994
AmateurDirector
6.2
1994
AmateurMusic
6.2
1994
AmateurProducer
6.2
1994
IrisEditor
5.8
1994
IrisDirector
5.8
1994
Opera No. 1Director
6.3
1994
Opera No. 1Original Music Composer
6.3
1993
FlirtDirector
9.0
1992
Simple MenDirector
6.7
1992
Simple MenWriter
6.7
1992
Simple MenOriginal Music Composer
6.7
1992
Simple MenProducer
6.7
1992
AmbitionDirector
5.8
1992
AmbitionScreenplay
5.8
1992
AmbitionOriginal Music Composer
5.8
1992
Surviving DesireWriter
6.9
1992
Surviving DesireDirector
6.9
1992
Surviving DesireEditor
6.9
1992
Surviving DesireOriginal Music Composer
6.9
1991
Theory of AchievementDirector
6.3
1991
Theory of AchievementWriter
6.3
1991
6.3
1991
Theory of AchievementOriginal Music Composer
6.3
1990
TrustDirector
6.8
1990
TrustWriter
6.8
1990
TrustProducer
6.8
1990
The Unbelievable TruthDirector
6.8
1990
The Unbelievable TruthWriter
6.8
1990
The Unbelievable TruthCo-Producer
6.8
1988
DogsWriter
6.7
1988
DogsDirector
6.7
1987
The Cartographer's GirlfriendProducer
5.8
1987
The Cartographer's GirlfriendScreenplay
5.8
1987
The Cartographer's GirlfriendDirector
5.8
1987
5.8
1986
Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie AndersonArt Department Production Assistant
8.2
1984
KidProducer
6.3
1984
KidEditor
6.3
1984
KidDirector
6.3
1984
KidWriter
6.3
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Tour de FranceDirector