Where the Green Ants Dream_
Original: Wo die grünen Ameisen träumen
The Australian Aborigines (in this film anyway) believe that this is the place where the green ants go to dream, and that if their dreams are disturbed, it will bring down disaster on us all. The Aborigines' belief is not shared by a giant mining company, which wants to tear open the soil and search for uranium.
Starring
Wandjuk Marika, Roy Marika, Ray Barrett
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Where the Green Ants Dream was released 42 years ago in 1984.
Overview
The Australian Aborigines (in this film anyway) believe that this is the place where the green ants go to dream, and that if their dreams are disturbed, it w...
Where the Green Ants Dream is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (15)
WM
Wandjuk Marika
Miliritbi
RM
Roy Marika
Dayipu
Ray Barrett
Cole
Norman Kaye
Baldwin Ferguson
Ralph Cotterill
Fletcher
Bruce Spence
Lance Hackett
Nico Lathouris
Arnold
Basil Clarke
Judge Blackburn
Ray Marshall
Solicitor General Coulthard
GW
Gary Williams
Watson
Tony Llewellyn-Jones
Fitzsimmons
Max Fairchild
Hugh Keays-Byrne
Mining Executive
Paul Cox
Photographer
Werner Herzog
Lawyer (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Where the Green Ants Dream about?
The Australian Aborigines (in this film anyway) believe that this is the place where the green ants go to dream, and that if their dreams are disturbed, it will bring down disaster on us all. The Aborigines' belief is not shared by a giant mining company, which wants to tear open the soil and search for uranium.
How long is Where the Green Ants Dream?
Where the Green Ants Dream has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Where the Green Ants Dream?
The cast of Where the Green Ants Dream includes Wandjuk Marika, Roy Marika, Ray Barrett, Norman Kaye, Ralph Cotterill.
What is the rating of Where the Green Ants Dream?
Where the Green Ants Dream has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 55 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama