Ants' Nest (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1971, Ants' Nest is a drama film directed by Zoltán Fábri, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Ants' Nest stars Éva Vass as Magdolna, Éva Pap as Gregoria, Mari Törőcsik as Virginia and Jaroslava Schallerová as Gruber Helénke (as Jaroslava Schallerova), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ants' Nest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ants' Nest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ants' Nest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ants' Nest (1971)?
- In US, Ants' Nest is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ants' Nest worth watching?
- Ants' Nest holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ants' Nest?
- Ants' Nest stars Éva Vass, Éva Pap, Mari Törőcsik, Jaroslava Schallerová and Margit Makay.
- When was Ants' Nest released?
- Ants' Nest was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.