Lord of the Ants (2022): Plot, Cast & Rating

Name: Lord of the Ants
Director: Gianni Amelio
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2022
Duration: 134 min
Cast: Luigi Lo Cascio, Elio Germano, Leonardo Maltese, Sara Serraiocco, Anna Caterina Antonacci

What Lord of the Ants Is 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, 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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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, 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.

Where can I watch Lord of the Ants?

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How long is Lord of the Ants?

Lord of the Ants runs for 134 minutes (2h 14m).

When did Lord of the Ants come out?

Lord of the Ants was released in 2022.

Who directed Lord of the Ants?

Lord of the Ants was directed by Gianni Amelio.

Who stars in Lord of the Ants?

Lord of the Ants stars Luigi Lo Cascio, Elio Germano, Leonardo Maltese, Sara Serraiocco.

What is Lord of the Ants's rating?

Lord of the Ants holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.