The Smell of Burning Ants


21m 1997

Brief Synopsis

By melding rephotographed found footage (ca. 1950s America) with lyrical, incisive writing, experimental filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt reveals the role of fear and brutality in the acculturation of young boys.

Film Details

Also Known As
Smell of Burning Ants
MPAA Rating
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
21m

Synopsis

By melding rephotographed found footage (ca. 1950s America) with lyrical, incisive writing, experimental filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt reveals the role of fear and brutality in the acculturation of young boys.

Film Details

Also Known As
Smell of Burning Ants
MPAA Rating
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
21m

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