The Lioness and the Bugs

A woman's struggle against a swarm of invasive insects becomes a visceral metaphor for societal pressures in this taut, allegorical drama. The lioness, a solitary entomologist, battles not only the literal bugs infesting her remote research outpost but also the psychological toll of isolation and institutional betrayal. As the creatures multiply with unnerving precision, her grip on reality fractures, blurring the line between scientific observation and primal survival. The film's brilliance lies in its refusal to distinguish between external and internal chaos, weaving a tapestry of tension that crescendos in a haunting confrontation with nature's indifference.