The Battle of the Ants
1922, English. Directed by Geoffrey Barkas.
A short black-and-white silent documentary film featuring the conflict between two colonies of wood ants joined by a piece of tiber laid across a moat at a zoological garden.
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- 0h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 2 January 1922
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- United Kingdom
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The Battle of the Ants: quick answers
What should I watch before The Battle of the Ants?
Watch The Life Story of the Caddis Worm (1919), The Life Story of the Garden Spider (1919), Hand Versus Feet (1922), and Infant Welfare in the Bird World (1922) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
What comes after The Battle of the Ants?
Next in the series: Fathoms Deep Beneath the Sea (1922), Studies in Animal Motion (1922), and The Comma Butterfly (1923).
Is The Battle of the Ants worth watching?
The Battle of the Ants doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Battle of the Ants?
The Battle of the Ants runs 12 minutes (0h 12m).
Does The Battle of the Ants have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Battle of the Ants. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Battle of the Ants parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Battle of the Ants yet.
Which OTT platform is The Battle of the Ants on?
The Battle of the Ants isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 January 1922. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Battle of the Ants?
If you liked The Battle of the Ants, try Naqoyqatsi, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me.
Who directed The Battle of the Ants?
The Battle of the Ants (1922) was directed by Geoffrey Barkas.