The Smell of Burning Ants
Synopsis
A haunting documentary on the pains of growing up male. It explores the inner and outer cruelties that boys perpetrate and endure. The film provokes the viewer to reflect on how our society can deprive boys of wholeness.
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Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
March 15, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Rosenblatt
- Original Score
- Erik Ian Walker
- Original Title
- The Smell of Burning Ants
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Rosenblatt
Erik Ian Walker
Jay Rosenblatt
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Rosenblatt
Director
Jay Rosenblatt
Editor
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What is The Smell of Burning Ants about?
A haunting documentary on the pains of growing up male. It explores the inner and outer cruelties that boys perpetrate and endure. The film provokes the viewer to reflect on how our society can deprive boys of wholeness.
Who directed The Smell of Burning Ants?
The Smell of Burning Ants was directed by Jay Rosenblatt.
Who stars in The Smell of Burning Ants?
The principal cast of The Smell of Burning Ants includes Richard J. Silberg.
When was The Smell of Burning Ants released and how long is it?
The Smell of Burning Ants was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Smell of Burning Ants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Smell of Burning Ants was composed by Erik Ian Walker.