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Lord of the Ants

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2022 · 134 min Drama History
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

Based 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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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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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.

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