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DOCUMENTARY . 2006 . 1h 22m . 6.8/10

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A young couple, a king and queen termite, settle down and build a grand empire within a massive mound. When the mound suffers damage from rain, fire, and a falling branch, the scent from the termite colony is carried off by wind and catches the attention of a swarming driver ant colony led by their "black queen." Now a war is waged as ant and termite fight a battle of minuscule proportions for the survival of their very colonies.

Starring Benoît Allemane, Christian Brückner
6.8/10
Rating
1h 22m
Runtime
2006
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A young couple, a king and queen termite, settle down and build a grand empire within a massive mound. When the mound suffers damage from rain, fire, and a falling branch, the scent from the termite colony is carried off by wind and catches the attention of a swarming driver ant colony led by their "black queen." Now a war is waged as ant and termite fight a battle of minuscule proportions for the survival of their very colonies.

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Cast
Benoît Allemane stars as Récitant / Narrator (voice) in The Besieged Fortress.
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Year context
The Besieged Fortress was released 20 years ago in 2006.
Overview
A young couple, a king and queen termite, settle down and build a grand empire within a massive mound. When the mound suffers damage from rain, fire, and a f...
The Besieged Fortress is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 22m.

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Released
Runtime
82 min (1h 22m)
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Rating
6.8/10 (22 votes)

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What is The Besieged Fortress about?
A young couple, a king and queen termite, settle down and build a grand empire within a massive mound. When the mound suffers damage from rain, fire, and a falling branch, the scent from the termite colony is carried off by wind and catches the attention of a swarming driver ant colony led by their "black queen." Now a war is waged as ant and termite fight a battle of minuscule proportions for the survival of their very colonies.
How long is The Besieged Fortress?
The Besieged Fortress has a runtime of 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Who stars in The Besieged Fortress?
The cast of The Besieged Fortress includes Benoît Allemane, Christian Brückner.
What is the rating of The Besieged Fortress?
The Besieged Fortress has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 22 votes on TMDB.

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