Lord of the Ants
Watch TrailerBased on true events of the late 60s in Italy, poet, playwright and myrmecologist Aldo Braibanti is prosecuted and sentenced to prison for the love he shares with his barely-of-age pupil and friend, Ettore. Amidst a chorus of voices of accusers, supporters and a largely hypocritical public, a single committed journalist takes on the task of piecing together the truth, between secrecy and desire, facing suspicion and censorship in the process.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Il signore delle formiche |
| Year | 2022 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Gianni Amelio |
| Runtime | 134 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.2/10 (213 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Quiet, contemplative cinema — the kind where silence says more than dialogue. The director trusts the viewer and doesn't explain everything. That's rare.
The slow rhythm may tire those waiting for events. But for those willing to sink in, the film pulls hard. It's cinema for a second viewing.
Good for thoughtful solo viewing. Not for a group that wants background noise.
Director: Gianni Amelio
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Best Watched: Late evening, silence, maybe a glass of wine. Watch alone or with someone comfortable with quiet.
🎭 Cast
Luigi Lo Cascio
Aldo Braibanti
Elio Germano
Ennio Scribani
Leonardo Maltese
Ettore Tagliaferri
Sara Serraiocco
Graziella
Anna Caterina Antonacci
Maddalena Tagliaferri
Rita Bosello
Susanna, madre di Aldo
Davide Vecchi
Riccardo Tagliaferri
Maria Caleffi
Carla
Roberto Infurna
Manrico
Valerio Binasco
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