(known internationally as Lord of the Ants ) is a 2022 Italian biographical drama directed by Gianni Amelio . It chronicles the controversial 1968 "plagio" trial of Italian poet and playwright Aldo Braibanti . Film Overview Release Date: September 8, 2022 (Italy). Genre: Biography, Historical Drama.
Winner for Best New Young Actor (Leonardo Maltese) and Best Camerawork. Il signore delle formiche [HD] (2022) Bluray 1080p
Critics praised the "dignified refusal of martyrdom" in Luigi Lo Cascio's performance and the film's "quietly stirring" depiction of institutional intolerance. However, some found the screenplay overly "intellectual" and the pacing slow. Notable Awards: (known internationally as Lord of the Ants )
The film was released on Blu-ray in Italy on , through Rai Cinema/01 Distribution . Video Resolution 1080p High Definition Aspect Ratio 16:9 Vista / Widescreen Audio Tracks Italian (Original), often Linear PCM Stereo or 5.1 Subtitles Italian (for the deaf and hard of hearing), English Runtime Approximately 134–135 minutes Region B (Europe/Italy) Critical Reception & Awards Genre: Biography, Historical Drama
Nominations for Best Director and Revelation of the Year.