The Besieged Fortress
A young couple, a king and queen termite, settle down and build a grand empire within a massive mound. When the mound suffers damage from rain, fire, and a falling branch, the scent from the termite colony is carried off by wind and catches the attention of a swarming driver ant colony led by their "black queen." Now a war is waged as ant and termite fight a battle of minuscule proportions for the survival of their very colonies.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La Citadelle assiégée |
| Year | 2006 |
| Country | France, Canada |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Philippe Calderon |
| Runtime | 82 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (21 votes) |
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The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Philippe Calderon
— MovieFinder Editorial
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