The Insects
The Insects
1996, Bengali. Directed by Akhtaruzzaman.
On a tiny river island in southern Bangladesh, life is tough, and every day feels like a fight to survive. The villagers live in fragile homes, battling floods, poverty, and the indifference of the world around them. Like insects and spiders in their small, overlooked corners, they cling to life, love, and hope, finding small victories and quiet courage in the face of constant hardship.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Bengali
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- Released
- 1 November 1996
- Original title
- পোকামাকড়ের ঘরবসতি
- Written by
- Akhtaruzzaman
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The Insects runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
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Which OTT platform is The Insects on?
The Insects isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 1996. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Insects?
If you liked The Insects, try The Young One, Bastard Out of Carolina, The River.
Who directed The Insects?
The Insects (1996) was directed by Akhtaruzzaman and stars Bobita, Alamgir, Khaled Khan.