Z
Z is listed as Protagonist. A neurotic, individualistic worker ant who dreams of a better life. In the parsed data, Z is connected to 18 scenes, 39 dialogue lines, 39 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
18 scenes / 39 dialogue lines29Scenes
10Characters
63Pages
8Dialogue samples
Save the Cat beat sheet
Antz Save the Cat analysis
Z is a worker ant who feels insignificant in a rigid colony.
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Princess Bala
Princess Bala is listed as Princess. The Queen's daughter, initially bored with her royal life. In the parsed data, Princess Bala is connected to 14 scenes, 33 dialogue lines, 34 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
14 scenes / 33 dialogue linesGeneral Formica
General Formica is listed as Antagonist. The militaristic, authoritarian leader of the ant army. In the parsed data, General Formica is connected to 10 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
10 scenes / 16 dialogue linesMajor Mandible
Major Mandible is listed as Soldier. A lethal, one-eyed commander of Ant Team Six. In the parsed data, Major Mandible is connected to 6 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
6 scenes / 4 dialogue linesWeaver
Weaver is listed as Soldier. Z's best friend, a burly soldier ant. In the parsed data, Weaver is connected to 4 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
4 scenes / 10 dialogue linesAzteca
Azteca is listed as Worker. A feisty, cynical female worker ant and friend of Z. In the parsed data, Azteca is connected to 4 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
4 scenes / 5 dialogue linesCarpenter
Carpenter is listed as Aide-de-camp. General Formica's assistant. In the parsed data, Carpenter is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesBarbatus
Barbatus is listed as Soldier. A hard-as-nails grunt soldier ant. In the parsed data, Barbatus is connected to 3 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
3 scenes / 5 dialogue linesQueen
Queen is listed as Monarch. The ruler of the ant colony. In the parsed data, Queen is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMotivational Counsellor
Motivational Counsellor is listed as Counsellor. An enthusiastic, hyperactive ant counsellor. In the parsed data, Motivational Counsellor is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 2.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesScene outline
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1. EXT. ANT MOUND - DAY
Introduction to the ant colony and Z's perspective on his life.
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2. INT. MOTIVATIONAL COUNSELLOR'S OFFICE - DAY
Z discusses his feelings of insignificance with the Motivational Counsellor.
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3. INT. EARLY MEGA-TUNNEL - DAY
Z works in the tunnel and complains to Azteca.
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4. INT. TOWN CENTER - DAY
General Formica arrives at the palace, stepping on workers.
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5. INT. THRONE ROOM - DAY
General Formica reports to the Queen and meets Princess Bala.
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6. INT. BALA'S QUARTERS - DAY
Bala decides to visit the worker bar.
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7. INT. ANT BAR - NIGHT
Z and Weaver drink at the bar; Bala arrives in disguise.
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8. INT. DORMITORY - DAY
Z convinces Weaver to swap places for the royal inspection.
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9. INT. TOWN CENTER - NIGHT
Z attends the army inspection and hears Formica's speech.
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10. INT. Reviewing Stand - DAY
General Formica gives a speech to the army, Z tries to get the Princess's attention, and the army marches out.
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11. EXT. Ant Mound - NIGHT
The army marches out of the colony, and Barbatus warns Z about desertion.
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12. EXT. GRASS JUNGLE - DAY
Z and Bala argue about their situation and the existence of Insectopia before being chased by a bird.
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13. INT. MEGA-TUNNEL - DAY
Workers are inspired by Z's story and start a strike.
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14. EXT. BIKE PATH - DAY
Z and Bala cross a concrete path and narrowly avoid a bicycle.
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15. EXT. LAKE - DAY
Z and Bala find a puddle and get trapped in a water droplet.
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16. INT. MEGA-TUNNEL - DAY
General Formica confronts the striking workers.
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17. INT. FORMICA'S CHAMBERS - NIGHT
Formica interrogates Weaver and Azteca about Z.
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18. EXT. GRASS JUNGLE - DAY
Z and Bala discover a picnic area they mistake for Insectopia.
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19. EXT. FALSE INSECTOPIA - DAY
Z and Bala encounter wasps and face danger from humans.
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20. EXT. LAKE - DAY
Ant Team Six arrives to hunt Z.
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21. INT. TRASH BAG - DAY
Z and Bala find the real Insectopia.
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22. EXT. INSECTOPIA - NIGHT
Z and Bala share a romantic moment before being interrupted.
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23. EXT. INSECTOPIA, TOP OF CAN - NIGHT
Ant Team Six arrives at Insectopia to capture Z and Bala.
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24. EXT. INSECTOPIA - NIGHT
Ant Team Six raids the insect feast and captures Bala.
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25. INT. INSECTOPIA - NIGHT
Z learns of Bala's kidnapping and decides to return to the colony.
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26. EXT. SKY ABOVE COLONY - MORNING
Z flies back to the colony on the back of a wasp.
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27. INT. FORMICA'S CHAMBERS - DAY
Bala confronts Formica about his plans.
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28. EXT. ANT MOUND - DAY
Z arrives at the colony and is caught by soldiers.
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29. INT. MEGA-TUNNEL - DAY
The Queen prepares to open the Megatunnel.
General Formica, Queen, Major Mandible
Dialogue examples
I feel...isolated. Different. I've got abandonment issues. My father flew away when I was just a larva. My mother didn't have much time for me...when you have five million siblings, it's difficult to get attention. I feel physically inadequate -- I've never been able to lift more than ten times my own weight. Sometimes I think I'm just not cut out to be a worker. But I don't have any other options. I was assigned to trade school when I was just a grub. The whole system just...makes me feel...insignificant.
First of all, let me make one thing clear. Nobody ever won a battle by thinking for himself. All this "thinking" stuff is a load of crap. If the almighty had wanted you boys to think, he wouldn't have given you huge mandibles and a brain so small you'd misplace it if it wasn't trapped inside your head.
Why didn't I listen to my mother ...why'd I have to go looking for trouble? Any ant would have given their left legs to be in my position...what's wrong with me?
You know, you're not just workers -- you can be whatever you want to be! Look at Z! He started as a worker -- then he became a soldier!
You just stick by old Barbatus. He'll watch out for you. Whatsamatter, kid? Leave a girl behind?
Ha! Don't make me laugh. You're crazy about me! That's why you lied and cheated to get near me!
I was slumming it! I danced with you because you were the most pathetic specimen in the place!
Insectopia, hunh?...See why individuality is so dangerous? It can always be used against you.
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