Lord of the Ants (2022)
Kernel Score: 80% · 210 ratings
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 2022-09-08
Runtime: 134 minutes
Overview
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 parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Lord of the Ants is a drama based on true events about the persecution and imprisonment of a gay poet in 1960s Italy.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Centers on a same-sex relationship between an adult and a barely-of-age pupil, though not explicitly depicted per available signals.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Gianni Amelio
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
Lord of the Ants FAQ
Is Lord of the Ants good?
Lord of the Ants has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 210 audience ratings.
Is Lord of the Ants OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Lord of the Ants is a drama based on true events about the persecution and imprisonment of a gay poet in 1960s Italy.
What movies are like Lord of the Ants?
If you liked Lord of the Ants, try The Trial of the Chicago 7, The Color of Pomegranates, Shattered Glass and The King of Laughter.