Ants' Nest
Hangyaboly
Synopsis
The head of the nunnery is dying, and the members are divided in two groups as the election of the new head approaches. Led by Virginia, the younger nuns stand up for changing the strict religious dogmas and would like a modern school with genuine science, a bathroom to be built, and a freer spirit. Their candidate is sister Magdolna, who went to secular universities, too. The seminarists, led by Király Erzsi, also rebel against the older nuns' strict discipline and the depressed atmosphere of the institution. However, Magdolna does not want to stay involved in the fight because she is deterred by Virginia's sinful attraction towards her and the tools Virginia is using to gain victory at any price.
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Éva Vass
Magdolna
Éva Pap
Gregoria
Mari Törőcsik
Virginia
Margit Makay
Leona
Noémi Apor
Simonia
Márta Fónay
Kunigunda
Ildikó Hüvösvölgyi
novícia
Magda Kohut
Bernarda
Györgyi Andai
Király Erzsi
Jaroslava Schallerová
Gruber Helénke
Ildikó Szabó
Pavel
Hédi Temessy
Evelina
Irma Patkós
Paulina
István Pathó
Füzy
Irma Vass
Márta
Piroska Molnár
Emerencia
Erzsi Pápai
Gerolda
Mária Sívó
Dorothea
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zoltán Fábri
- Screenplay & Story
- Zoltán Fábri, Margit Kaffka, Endre Illés
- Original Title
- Hangyaboly
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Mafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zoltán Fábri
Zoltán Fábri, Margit Kaffka, Endre Illés
György Illés
Ferencné Szécsényi
Department Leadership Roster
Zoltán Fábri
Director
György Illés
Director of Photography
Judit Schäffer
Costume Design
Zoltán Fábri
Writer
Endre Illés
Writer
Ferencné Szécsényi
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ants' Nest
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What is Ants' Nest about?
The head of the nunnery is dying, and the members are divided in two groups as the election of the new head approaches. Led by Virginia, the younger nuns stand up for changing the strict religious dogmas and would like a modern school with genuine science, a bathroom to be built, and a freer spirit. Their candidate is sister Magdolna, who went to secular universities, too. The seminarists, led by Király Erzsi, also rebel against the older nuns' strict discipline and the depressed atmosphere of the institution. However, Magdolna does not want to stay involved in the fight because she is deterred by Virginia's sinful attraction towards her and the tools Virginia is using to gain victory at any price.
Who directed Ants' Nest?
Ants' Nest was directed by Zoltán Fábri.
Who stars in Ants' Nest?
The principal cast of Ants' Nest includes Éva Vass, Éva Pap, Mari Törőcsik, Margit Makay, Noémi Apor.
When was Ants' Nest released and how long is it?
Ants' Nest was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Ants' Nest based on a book or true story?
Ants' Nest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Margit Kaffka".