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Directed by | Fernando Eimbcke |
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Language | English |
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 in February 2025. [1]
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.
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]
Olmo will have its World premiere in the Panorama section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival to be held from 13 February to 23 February 2025. [6] [7]
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 | [8] |
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