The Halt () is a 2019 Filipino dystopian drama film edited, written, and directed by Lav Diaz. It was screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
Set in 2034 after a massive volcanic eruption, Manila has been in the dark for the last three years without a single sunlight. Riots control countries and communities. Epidemics ravage the continent. Millions have died and millions more have left.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 88% based on 8 reviews.
It won Best Film at the Asian Film Festival Barcelona.