The Awakening of the Ants

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The Awakening of the Ants

2019

1h 34m

Drama

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A mother of two becomes increasingly unhappy when her husband pressures her to have another baby.

Monica Castillo

Remezcla

Although some of the recurring themes and motifs may feel heavy-handed at times, they effectively drive home Isabel’s frustrating experience of so-called domestic bliss, challenging anyone in her position to reclaim their agency.

Nov 7, 2024

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Jonathan Holland

The Hollywood Reporter

Understated and emotionally intelligent.

Jul 24, 2019

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Evelyn Velázquez

El Mundo (Spain)

... A subtle but incisive criticism of societal behaviors based on questionable values that are transmitted from generation to generation. [Full review in Spanish]

Nov 7, 2024

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

It embraces with some measure concepts related to motherhood and the breakdown of the traditional role of women in the family nucleus, but I am afraid that the narrative lacks a bit of verve. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

May 9, 2021

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Eulàlia Iglesias

Fotogramas

The director makes palpable the atmosphere, at the same time sensual and suffocating, where the characters live. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Nov 13, 2019

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Jordi Costa

El Pais (Spain)

The film might overdo the symbolic use of the ants, but it shows a filmmaker with great cinematic look and great ability from actress Daniela Valenciano to turn every gesture into a powerful form of resistance. [Full Review in Spanish]

Aug 8, 2019

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Synopsis

A mother of two becomes increasingly unhappy when her husband pressures her to have another baby.

Director: Antonella Sudasassi
Screenwriter: Antonella Sudasassi
Production Co: Betta Films, Solita Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 27, 2020
Runtime: 1h 34m

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