Hormigas en la boca


1h 35m 2005

Brief Synopsis

Released from prison after serving a 10-year stretch for anti-government activities, Martin attempts to regain contact with his band of former collaborators--in particular, his then-girlfriend Julia, who escaped with the proceeds of their last bank robbery, but whose fate thereafter is shrouded in m

Film Details

Also Known As
Ants in the Mouth
Genre
Adaptation
Foreign
Political
Thriller
Release Date
2005
Production Company
Instituto Cubano Del Arte E Industria Cinematograficos (Icaic)
Distribution Company
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group
Location
Barcelona, Spain; Havana, Cuba

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

Released from prison after serving a 10-year stretch for anti-government activities, Martin attempts to regain contact with his band of former collaborators--in particular, his then-girlfriend Julia, who escaped with the proceeds of their last bank robbery, but whose fate thereafter is shrouded in mystery. His quest takes him into a shadowy netherworld of governmental corruption, well-kept secrets, and sudden, brutal violence.

Film Details

Also Known As
Ants in the Mouth
Genre
Adaptation
Foreign
Political
Thriller
Release Date
2005
Production Company
Instituto Cubano Del Arte E Industria Cinematograficos (Icaic)
Distribution Company
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group
Location
Barcelona, Spain; Havana, Cuba

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in Spain April 29, 2005

Released in United States February 28, 2006

Released in United States on DVD February 28, 2006

Adapted from the novel "Amanecer con hormigas en la boca" written by Miguel Barroso; published by Debate Editorial 1999.

Shown at Edinburgh International Film Festival (Director's Showcase) August 14-27, 2006.

Shown at Malaga Spanish Film Festival April 22-30, 2005.

Shown at New Montreal FilmFest (Competition) September 18-25, 2005.

35mm

color

dialogue Spanish

Released in United States February 28, 2006

Released in United States on DVD February 28, 2006

Released in Spain April 29, 2005