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Henry Fool
Henry Fool
7.6
/10
717 Ratings

HENRY FOOL

Directed by Hal Hartley
United States, 1997
Comedy, Drama

Synopsis

Simon is a garbage man living a miserable life until he meets Henry Fool, a mysterious writer working on a major piece of literature. Henry convinces Simon to write in a journal and learns that he is a poetic prodigy. When Simon becomes a controversial sensation, Henry turns to Simon for help.

Synopsis

Simon is a garbage man living a miserable life until he meets Henry Fool, a mysterious writer working on a major piece of literature. Henry convinces Simon to write in a journal and learns that he is a poetic prodigy. When Simon becomes a controversial sensation, Henry turns to Simon for help.

Our take

Winner of Best Screenplay at Cannes, this dark comedy developed a cult following among fans of director Hal Hartley’s off-kilter style. Starring ‘90s icon Parker Posey, Henry Fool is a gem of American indie cinema, showcasing Hartley’s signature ironic and wry dialogue.