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The Smell of Burning Ants (1994): Cast

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The Smell of Burning Ants is a 1994 documentary directed by Jay Rosenblatt, starring Richard J. Silberg as Narrator. It runs 21 minutes.

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The Smell of Burning Ants (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
21 min
Director
Jay Rosenblatt
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Smell of Burning Ants About?

The premise of The Smell of Burning Ants without spoilers.

A haunting documentary delves into the pains of growing up male, examining the cruelties boys perpetrate and endure. Through interviews, personal stories and archival footage it asks viewers to consider how societal pressures deny boys emotional wholeness. Candid testimonies and stark visuals underscore the need for compassion and change.

The Smell of Burning Ants Themes & Keywords

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  • suburbia
  • bullying
  • father son relationship
  • childhood trauma
  • collage film
  • avant garde film
  • antisemitism
  • early childhood development
  • experimental film
  • masculinity
  • autobiographical
  • social conditioning
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Cast & crew

The Smell of Burning Ants Cast & Characters

Richard J. Silberg plays Narrator in The Smell of Burning Ants. Directed by Jay Rosenblatt.

From the director

More from Jay Rosenblatt

More films directed by Jay Rosenblatt: The Claustrum, The Darkness of Day, Afraid So and Phantom Limb.

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The Smell of Burning Ants FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Smell of Burning Ants, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Smell of Burning Ants?

The Smell of Burning Ants runs 21 minutes.

When was The Smell of Burning Ants released?

The Smell of Burning Ants was released on March 15, 1994.

Who directed The Smell of Burning Ants?

The Smell of Burning Ants was directed by Jay Rosenblatt.

More films by Jay Rosenblatt

Who is in the cast of The Smell of Burning Ants?

The Smell of Burning Ants stars Richard J. Silberg as Narrator.

Does The Smell of Burning Ants have a post-credit scene?

No. The Smell of Burning Ants has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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