Iceland / USA,
2001, 102 min
Directed by:
Hal HartleyScreenplay:
Hal HartleyCinematography:
Michael SpillerComposer:
Hal HartleyCast:
Robert John Burke, Sarah Polley, Julie Christie, Annika Peterson, Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson, Kristbjörg Kjeld, Baltasar Kormákur, Helen Mirren, Bill Sage (more)Plots(1)
Writer-Director Hal Hartley takes a humorous and satirical look at a society concerned only with instant gratification and voyeuristic sensationalism. Disgusted with human evolution, a foul-mouthed Monster (Robert Burke) kills anyone who crosses his path. When a news crew sent to investigate the Monster disappears, a guileless young woman (Sarah Polley) dispatched to follow up on the story befriends the Monster and becomes his only hope in ending his life of misery. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Cannes Film Festival
- 2001 - Hal Hartley (Un Certain Regard)