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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.
Lord of the Ants is a 2022 Italian drama based on the true story of poet, playwright and myrmecologist Aldo Braibanti, who was prosecuted in late 1960s Italy for his relationship with a younger student. The film follows a journalist's investigation into the case as it unfolds amid public hysteria, censorship, and moral hypocrisy.
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Luigi Lo CascioAldo Braibanti
Elio GermanoEnnio Scribani
Leonardo MalteseEttore Tagliaferri
Sara SerraioccoGraziella
Anna Caterina AntonacciMaddalena Tagliaferri- Rita BoselloSusanna, madre di Aldo
- Davide VecchiRiccardo Tagliaferri
- Maria CaleffiCarla
- Roberto InfurnaManrico
Valerio BinascoPM
Alberto CraccoPresidente della Corte
Luca LazzareschiVanni
Elia SchiltonAvvocato della difesa
Giovanni VisentinCaporedattore
Fabio ZulliSilvio
Trailer
Lord of the Ants (2022) | Trailer | Gianni Amelio | Luigi Lo Cascio | Elio Germano | Sara Serraiocco
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Lord of the Ants — frequently asked
When was Lord of the Ants released?
The film was released on September 8, 2022.
Is this movie based on a true story?
Yes, Lord of the Ants is based on the real 1960s Italian case of Aldo Braibanti, a poet, playwright and myrmecologist who was imprisoned for his relationship with a younger man named Ettore.
What is the movie about?
The film centers on Aldo Braibanti's prosecution and the efforts of a committed journalist to uncover the truth behind the case while navigating censorship, public suspicion, and societal hypocrisy.
What genres does the film belong to?
Lord of the Ants is a drama with historical elements, exploring themes of justice, desire, and press freedom in 1960s Italy.
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