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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hal Hartley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Directed 39
2020s
- 2025
Where to Land
Director
2010s
- 2015
Ned Rifle
Director
- 2014
My America
Director
- 2012
Current Events
Director
- 2011
Meanwhile
Director
- 2010
The Apologies
Director
A/Muse
Director
Accomplice
Director
Implied Harmonies
Director
Adventure
Director
2000s
- 2007
- 2005
The Girl from Monday
Director
- 2004
The Sisters of Mercy
Director
Excerpts from Soon
Director
- 2002
No Such Thing
Director
- 2001
The New Math(s)
Director
- 2000
Kimono
Director
1990s
- 1998
The Book of Life
Director
Henry Fool
Director
- 1997
The Other Also
Director
- 1996
- 1994
NYC 3/94
Director
Iris
Director
Opera No. 1
Director
- 1993
Flirt
Director
- 1992
Simple Men
Director
Ambition
Director
Surviving Desire
Director
- 1991
Theory of Achievement
Director
- 1990
Trust
Director
The Unbelievable Truth
Director
1980s
- 1988
Dogs
Director
- 1987
The Cartographer's Girlfriend
Director
- 1984
Kid
Director
- 1982
No release date
Tour de France
Director
Wrote 25
2020s
- 2025
Where to Land
Writer
2010s
- 2015
Ned Rifle
Writer
- 2011
Meanwhile
Writer
- 2010
The Apologies
Writer
A/Muse
Writer
2000s
- 2007
- 2005
The Girl from Monday
Writer
- 2004
Excerpts from Soon
Writer
- 2002
No Such Thing
Writer
- 2000
Kimono
Writer
1990s
- 1998
The Book of Life
Writer
Henry Fool
Writer
- 1996
- 1994
NYC 3/94
Writer
- 1992
Simple Men
Writer
Ambition
Screenplay
Surviving Desire
Writer
- 1991
Theory of Achievement
Writer
- 1990
Trust
Writer
The Unbelievable Truth
Writer
1980s
- 1988
Dogs
Writer
- 1987
The Cartographer's Girlfriend
Screenplay
- 1984
Kid
Writer
- 1982
Sound 19
2020s
- 2025
Where to Land
Original Music Composer, Sound Designer
2010s
- 2015
Ned Rifle
Music
- 2014
My America
Music
- 2010
The Apologies
Original Music Composer
2000s
- 2007
- 2005
The Girl from Monday
Original Music Composer
- 2004
Regarding Soon
Music
Excerpts from Soon
Music
- 2003
Milk and Honey
Original Music Composer
- 2002
No Such Thing
Music
- 2000
Kimono
Music
1990s
- 1998
Henry Fool
Music
- 1996
- 1994
Opera No. 1
Original Music Composer
- 1992
Simple Men
Original Music Composer
Ambition
Original Music Composer
Surviving Desire
Original Music Composer
- 1991
Theory of Achievement
Songs, Original Music Composer
Produced 17
2020s
- 2025
Where to Land
Producer
2010s
- 2015
Ned Rifle
Producer
- 2014
My America
Producer
- 2011
Meanwhile
Producer
2000s
- 2007
- 2005
The Girl from Monday
Producer
- 2002
The Cloud of Unknowing
Producer
No Such Thing
Producer
1990s
- 1998
Henry Fool
Producer
- 1994
NYC 3/94
Producer
- 1992
Simple Men
Producer
- 1990
Trust
Producer
The Unbelievable Truth
Co-Producer
1980s
- 1987
The Cartographer's Girlfriend
Producer
- 1986
Home of the Brave: A Film by Laurie Anderson
Art Department Production Assistant
- 1984
Kid
Producer
Edited 8
2010s
- 2010
A/Muse
Editor
Implied Harmonies
Editor
2000s
- 2007
1990s
- 1997
The Other Also
Editor
- 1994
Iris
Editor
- 1992
Surviving Desire
Editor
1980s
- 1987
The Cartographer's Girlfriend
Editor
- 1984
Kid
Editor
Acted in 3
Camera 1
1990s
- 1997
The Other Also
Director of Photography
Appearances8
2020s
- 2021
2010s
- 2010
Implied Harmonies
Self
2000s
- 2007
The Making of 'Fay Grim' or: How Do You Spell Espionage?
Himself
- 2005
Upon Reflection: The Making of Trust
Self
- 2004
The Sisters of Mercy
Self (voice)
- 2000
Divine Trash
Self
1990s
- 1999
In Bad Taste
Self
- 1993
Made in the USA
Self
Thanked in the credits2
2020s
- 2021
El Planeta
Thanks
1990s
- 1997
