The Ants
النمل
Synopsis
Three intertwined stories follow Félicité, a young Sub-Saharan migrant at the Morocco-Spain border near Melilla. After her friend Sandrine’s tragic death, Félicité vows to honour her by returning to Tangier to earn money for a Christian burial. The second story centers on Hamid, an unscrupulous recruiter exploiting migrant workers, whose deceit ultimately costs him his job. Finally, Kenza, a wealthy young mother, hires Félicité as a nanny against her husband’s wishes, leading to escalating marital conflict that leaves Félicité facing despair.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yassine Fennane
- Screenplay & Story
- Reda Ahmed El Achir, Yassine Fennane
- Original Score
- Farid Aouameur
- Original Title
- النمل
- Country of Origin
- Morocco
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Dune Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yassine Fennane
Reda Ahmed El Achir, Yassine Fennane
Farid Aouameur
Xavier Castro
Ahmed Abounououm, Sana El Kilali, Karim Abouobayd, Abdelhafid Balafrej, Mariam Lee Abounouom
Department Leadership Roster
Yassine Fennane
Director
Ahmed Abounououm
Producer
Sana El Kilali
Producer
Karim Abouobayd
Producer
Abdelhafid Balafrej
Producer
Mariam Lee Abounouom
Producer
Reda Ahmed El Achir
Writer
Yassine Fennane
Writer
Xavier Castro
Director of Photography
Farid Aouameur
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Ants.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ants
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ants about?
Three intertwined stories follow Félicité, a young Sub-Saharan migrant at the Morocco-Spain border near Melilla. After her friend Sandrine’s tragic death, Félicité vows to honour her by returning to Tangier to earn money for a Christian burial. The second story centers on Hamid, an unscrupulous recruiter exploiting migrant workers, whose deceit ultimately costs him his job. Finally, Kenza, a wealthy young mother, hires Félicité as a nanny against her husband’s wishes, leading to escalating marital conflict that leaves Félicité facing despair.
Who directed The Ants?
The Ants was directed by Yassine Fennane.
Who stars in The Ants?
The principal cast of The Ants includes Marème N'Diaye, Nadia Kounda, Hicham Slaoui, Majdouline Idrissi, Mansour Badri.
When was The Ants released and how long is it?
The Ants was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ants was composed by Farid Aouameur.