Lord of the Ants
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Lord of the Ants is a drama/history film. directed by Gianni Amelio. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Luigi Lo Cascio, Elio Germano, and Leonardo Maltese
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 8, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (210 votes)
Box Office
$1.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Luigi Lo Cascio
as Aldo Braibanti
Elio Germano
as Ennio Scribani
Leonardo Maltese
as Ettore Tagliaferri
Sara Serraiocco
as Graziella
Anna Caterina Antonacci
as Maddalena Tagliaferri
Rita Bosello
as Susanna, madre di Aldo
Davide Vecchi
as Riccardo Tagliaferri
Maria Caleffi
as Carla
Roberto Infurna
as Manrico
Valerio Binasco
as PM
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Revenue
- $1,641,723
Production Companies
- Kavac Film
- IBC MOvie
- RAI Cinema
- Tenderstories
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lord of the Ants about?
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...
Who directed Lord of the Ants?
Lord of the Ants was directed by Gianni Amelio.
How long is Lord of the Ants?
Lord of the Ants has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was Lord of the Ants released?
Lord of the Ants was released on September 8, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lord of the Ants?
The main cast of Lord of the Ants includes Luigi Lo Cascio, Elio Germano, Leonardo Maltese, Sara Serraiocco, Anna Caterina Antonacci.
Is Lord of the Ants worth watching?
Lord of the Ants has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 210 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.