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No Such Thing (2002)
Director: Hal Hartley
Cast: Sarah Polley, Robert John Burke, Helen Mirren, Julie Christie
Runtime102 min
RatingR
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A young journalist journeys to Iceland to find her missing fiancé only to encounter a mythical creature who longs to die.
Critical Reception & Ratings
No Such Thing (2002) is a critically divisive fantasy drama directed by Hal Hartley. While some critics praised its unconventional approach, others found the film to be overly experimental and difficult to engage with. The film did not receive any major awards recognition, but it has a fairly modest audience rating of 5.9/10 on IMDb, indicating a mixed public reception.
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Fans of Hal Hartley's unique directorial style and blend of fantasy, drama, and horror will find a lot to appreciate in No Such Thing. With a stellar cast led by Sarah Polley, this 2002 film offers a compelling and visually striking exploration of mythology, mortality, and the search for meaning.
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No Such Thing is a 2001 supernatural drama film directed by Hal Hartley. It tells the story of Beatrice, a journalist whose fiancé is killed by a monster in Iceland. The story is based very loosely on the Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the May 2001 Cannes Film Festival.
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