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Ants' Nest

1971·Movie
1h 35min
67
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Politics, the mind, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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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.
Hungarian DramaNunnery IntriguePower StruggleSocial CritiqueCharacter StudySlow BurnHistorical ContextPsychological TensionInstitutional ConflictForbidden Desire

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Where can I stream Ants' Nest legally?

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Is Ants' Nest worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ants' Nest rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Ants' Nest?

1 h 35 min

Ants' Nest runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Ants' Nest based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Ants' Nest in?

Hungarian

It was made in Hungarian. Produced in Hungary.

In how many countries can I watch Ants' Nest?

2GBUS

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