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The Besieged Fortress (2006): Cast

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The Besieged Fortress is a 2006 documentary directed by Philippe Calderon, starring Benoît Allemane as Récitant / Narrator (voice) and Christian Brückner. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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The Besieged Fortress (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Besieged Fortress About?

The premise of The Besieged Fortress without spoilers.

A young termite king and queen establish a thriving empire inside a massive mound. After rain, fire and a falling branch damage the structure, the colony’s scent drifts on the wind, attracting a driver ant army led by a black queen. The ants and termites then clash in a tiny yet deadly battle for the survival of their colonies.

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Cast & crew

The Besieged Fortress Cast & Characters

Benoît Allemane leads the cast as Récitant / Narrator (voice), with Christian Brückner. Directed by Philippe Calderon.

From the director

More from Philippe Calderon

More films directed by Philippe Calderon: Big Data, Big Brother, White Tuft, the Little Beaver and Michel Foucault par lui-même.

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Details

The Besieged Fortress Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Micropolis - Kampf der Giganten” and “围困城堡”.

Also known as
  • Micropolis - Kampf der Giganten
  • 围困城堡
  • Válka termitů
  • Осажденная крепость
  • טרמיטים במצור
  • A termeszek csodálatos világa
  • Kuşatma Altında
  • Tvirtovės Apgultis

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The Besieged Fortress FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Besieged Fortress, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Besieged Fortress?

The Besieged Fortress runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was The Besieged Fortress released?

The Besieged Fortress was released on October 18, 2006.

Who directed The Besieged Fortress?

The Besieged Fortress was directed by Philippe Calderon.

More films by Philippe Calderon

Who is in the cast of The Besieged Fortress?

The Besieged Fortress stars Benoît Allemane as Récitant / Narrator (voice) and Christian Brückner.

Does The Besieged Fortress have a post-credit scene?

No. The Besieged Fortress has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Besieged Fortress in?

The original language of The Besieged Fortress is French.

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