poet,playwright,lgbt,censorship,1960s,gay theme

Lord of the Ants (2022)

Poster for Lord of the Ants

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Gianni Amelio
  • Profile picture of Luigi Lo Cascio
    Aldo Braibanti Luigi Lo Cascio
  • Profile picture of Elio Germano
    Ennio Scribani Elio Germano
  • Profile picture of Leonardo Maltese
    Ettore Tagliaferri Leonardo Maltese
  • Profile picture of Sara Serraiocco
    Graziella Sara Serraiocco
  • Profile picture of Anna Caterina Antonacci
    Maddalena Tagliaferri Anna Caterina Antonacci
  • Profile picture of Valerio Binasco
    PM Valerio Binasco
  • Profile picture of Alberto Cracco
    Presidente della Corte Alberto Cracco
  • Profile picture of Elia Schilton
    Avvocato della difesa Elia Schilton

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Keywords

  • poet
  • playwright
  • lgbt
  • censorship
  • 1960s
  • gay theme