Olmo (film)
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| Directed by | Fernando Eimbcke |
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| Cinematography | Carolina Costa |
| Edited by | Mariana Rodríguez |
| Music by | Giosuè Greco |
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| Distributed by | Film Constellation |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
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Olmo is an upcoming drama film written and directed by Fernando Eimbcke. The film set in 1980s New Jersey, starring Aivan Uttapa in titular role of a 14-year-old boy Olmo, who is stuck at home caring for his bedridden father. The film selected in Panorama 2025 will have its premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 16 February 2025.[1]
Synopsis
[edit]Olmo centers on 14-year-old Olmo, who is tasked with caring for his bedridden father afflicted with Multiple sclerosis. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when his enchanting neighbor, Nina Sandoval, invites him to a party.
Cast
[edit]- Gustavo Sánchez Parra
- Aivan Uttapa as Olmo
- Diego Olmedo
- Andrea Suárez Paz
- Rosa Armendariz as Ana
- Valentín Mexico as Tio Julio
- Melanie Frometa as Nina Sandoval
- Humberto Castro
Production
[edit]Plan B Entertainment, under the micro budget film finance initiative to produce and finance lower cost films, launched Olmo as its first film.[2]
Filming began on July 12, 2023 in the United States in New York and Jersey City.[3]
Olmo produced by Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, and Eréndira Núñez Larios and directed by Fernando Eimbcke, featuring Gustavo Sánchez Parra and Andrea Suarez Paz wrapped up filming in and around Las Cruces, New Mexico in November 2023.[4][5]
Release
[edit]Olmo will have its World premiere in the Panorama section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 16 February 2025.[6][7][8]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 23 February 2025 | Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film | Fernando Eimbcke | Pending | [9] |
References
[edit]- ^ Vassilis Economou (16 January 2025). "Diverse perspectives and limitless creativity abound in the Berlinale Panorama". Cineuropa. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (1 December 2023). "Plan B Launches New Micro Budget Film Finance Initiative Led By Caddy Vanasirikul; First Pic Is Fernando Eimbcke's 'Olmo'". Deadline. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Olmo (Feature Film)". Film & Television Industry Alliance. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Olmo: Production Announcement". Film New Mexico. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "'Olmo' wraps filming in Las Cruces". Las Cruces Bulletin. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (16 January 2025). "Berlinale reveals Special, Panorama, Generation and Forum titles". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Scott Roxborough (16 January 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Unveils Full Panorama Selection". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Olmo". Berlinale. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (16 January 2025). "Justin Kurzel Series 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' Starring Jacob Elordi Among Titles Added To Berlinale Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
