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| Edited by | Yorgos Mavropsaridis |
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Running time | 28 minutes |
| Countries | France United Kingdom |
| Language | French |
Olla is a 2019 French short film written and directed by Ariane Labed, her directorial debut. [1]
It follows Olla, a woman from Eastern Europe, who responds to an advertisement on a dating site. She then moves in with Pierre, who lives with his elderly mother in a suburb of France. [2]
Kennith Rosario of The Hindu appreciated the film for depicting the power play in an unusual relationship. [4] In his review for The Guardian , Phill Hoad writes about Labed's humorous inflections devolving into frenzy and violence in a controlled manner, indicating potential for her future full-length works. [5]
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