Lord of the Ants

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.

Director

Gianni Amelio

Written by

Federico Fava

Music

Nicola Piovani

Studio

Kavac Film

Released

8 September 2022

Genres

Drama, History