The Aphid and the Ant (2021)
Fatima is 16 years old and wears a veil. Her culture requires it, and her mother Amina imposes it on her. Born in Calabria to Muslim parents, the girl experiences all the conflicts and emotions typical of her age, but feels she is not like her peers: she is closed in her solitude, constantly out of place. Until one day the physical education teacher, Michele Scimone, suggests his students to sign up for the Sant'Antonio Marathon. For Fatima it is the first real opportunity to be seized. But for the teacher, a shy and depressed former runner, tormented by an unresolved past and a failed relationship with Anna, the veil that Fatima wears is a cause of prejudice.
Director: Mario Vitale
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: November 4, 2021
Cast
- Giuseppe Fiorello - Michele Scimone
- Valentina Lodovini - Anna
- Alessio Praticò - Nicola
- Cristina Parku - Fatima
- Nadia Kibout - Amina
- Anna Maria De Luca - Concetta
- Ettore Signorelli - Ettore
- Alessio De Lorenzi - Roberto
- Pino Torcasio - Bidello
- Antonio Vono - Caruso
Screenplay
Editing: Filippo Maria Montemurro
Production: Indaco Film, LAGO Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Mario Vitale
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Aphid and the Ant about?
- Fatima is 16 years old and wears a veil. Her culture requires it, and her mother Amina imposes it on her. Born in Calabria to Muslim parents, the girl experiences all the conflicts and emotions typical of her age, but feels she is not like her peers: she is closed in her solitude, constantly out of place. Until one day the physical education teacher, Michele Scimone, suggests his students to sign up for the Sant'Antonio Marathon. For Fatima it is the first real opportunity to be seized. But for the teacher, a shy and depressed former runner, tormented by an unresolved past and a failed relationship with Anna, the veil that Fatima wears is a cause of prejudice.
- Who directed The Aphid and the Ant?
- The Aphid and the Ant was directed by Mario Vitale.
- Who stars in The Aphid and the Ant?
- The Aphid and the Ant stars Giuseppe Fiorello, Valentina Lodovini, Alessio Praticò, Cristina Parku, Nadia Kibout, Anna Maria De Luca.
- How long is The Aphid and the Ant?
- The Aphid and the Ant has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Aphid and the Ant?
- The Aphid and the Ant is a Drama film.
- Where was The Aphid and the Ant produced?
- The Aphid and the Ant was produced in Italy.