The Aphid and the Ant
L'afide e la formica
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Vitale
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Vitale, Francesco Governà, Saverio Tavano, Josella Porto
- Original Title
- L'afide e la formica
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Indaco Film, LAGO Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Vitale
Mario Vitale, Francesco Governà, Saverio Tavano, Josella Porto
Filippo Maria Montemurro
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Vitale
Director
Mario Vitale
Writer
Francesco Governà
Writer
Saverio Tavano
Writer
Josella Porto
Writer
Filippo Maria Montemurro
Editor
Giuseppe Ricciardi
Costume Design
Gianluca Salamone
Production Design
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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 principal cast of The Aphid and the Ant includes Giuseppe Fiorello, Valentina Lodovini, Alessio Praticò, Cristina Parku, Nadia Kibout.
When was The Aphid and the Ant released and how long is it?
The Aphid and the Ant was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.