Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants
Synopsis
Sir David Attenborough is in the Swiss Jura Mountains to discover the secrets of a giant. Beneath his feet lies a vast network of tunnels and chambers, home to a huge empire of ants. It is believed to be one of the largest animal societies in the world, where over a billion ants from rival colonies live in peace.
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Ant colony raids a rival nest - Natural World - Empire of the Desert Ants - BBC TwoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-10
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Dohrn, Joe Loncraine, David Attenborough
- Original Score
- Fraser Purdie
- Original Title
- Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Terra Mater Factual Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Dohrn, Joe Loncraine, David Attenborough
Fraser Purdie
Jack Hynes
Andi Campbell-Waite
Joe Loncraine
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Dohrn
Writer
Andi Campbell-Waite
Editor
Joe Loncraine
Writer
Fraser Purdie
Original Music Composer
Jack Hynes
Director of Photography
Joe Loncraine
Producer
David Attenborough
Writer
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants about?
Sir David Attenborough is in the Swiss Jura Mountains to discover the secrets of a giant. Beneath his feet lies a vast network of tunnels and chambers, home to a huge empire of ants. It is believed to be one of the largest animal societies in the world, where over a billion ants from rival colonies live in peace.
Who directed Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants?
Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants?
The principal cast of Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants includes David Attenborough.
When was Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants released and how long is it?
Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants was composed by Fraser Purdie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants?
Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).