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Still from No Such Thing — No Such Thing (2001) — Hal HartleyPhotographed by Michael Spiller

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Hal Hartley

No Such Thing

English / 2001 / 1h 42m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Fantasy Horror

Letterboxd: 3.22/5·2.9K ratings·690 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A young journalist journeys to Iceland to find her missing fiancé only to encounter a mythical creature who longs to die.

Included in
Hal Hartley: A Retrospective
Position 9
Included in
September 2023
Position 71

Credits

Crew

DirectorHal Hartley

WriterHal Hartley

CinematographerMichael Spiller

Composer

EditorSteve Hamilton

ProducerHal Hartley, Cecilia Kate Roque, Fridrik Thor Fridriksson

Cast

Sarah Polleyas Beatrice

Robert John Burkeas The Monster

Helen Mirrenas The Boss

Julie Christieas Dr. Anna

Baltasar Kormákuras Dr. Artaud

Annika Petersonas Margaret

Erica Gimpelas Judy

James Urbaniakas Concierge

Bill Sageas Carlo

Paul Lazaras Fred

Damian Youngas Berger

Miho Nikaidoas Beautician

Ingvar E. Sigurðssonas Dr. Svendsen

Kristbjörg Kjeldas Nurse Joan

Helgi Björnssonas Leó

David Neumannas Agent

Margrét Ákadóttiras Rental Agent

D.J. Mendelas Agent

Abby Royleas Scientist

Wendy Walkeras Journalist

No Such Thing (2001) | Criteria