Olmo (film)

Olmo
Theatrical release poster
Directed byFernando Eimbcke
Screenplay by
  • Fernando Eimbcke
  • Vanesa Garnica
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyCarolina Costa
Edited byMariana Rodríguez
Music byGiosuè Greco
Production
companies
Distributed byGreenwich Entertainment
Release dates
  • February 16, 2025 (2025-02-16) (Berlinale)
  • August 7, 2026 (2026-08-07) (United States)
Running time
84 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • Mexico
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Box office$58,527[1][2]

Olmo is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Fernando Eimbcke. The film, set in 1970s New Mexico, stars Aivan Uttapa in the titular role of a 14-year-old boy named Olmo, who is stuck at home caring for his bedridden father. A co-production between the United States and Mexico, the film was selected in Panorama 2025 and premiered at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2025.[3] It was released in the United States on August 7, 2026, by Greenwich Entertainment.

Synopsis

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

  • Gustavo Sánchez Parra as Nestor
  • Aivan Uttapa as Olmo
  • Melanie Frometa as Nina Sandoval
  • Diego Olmedo as Miguel
  • Andrea Suárez Paz as Cecilia
  • Rosa Armendariz as Ana
  • Valentín Mexico as Tio Julio
  • Humberto Castro as Dishwasher

Production

Plan B Entertainment, under the micro budget film finance initiative to produce and finance lower cost films, launched Olmo as its first film.[4]

Filming began on July 12, 2023 in the United States in New York and Jersey City.[5]

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.[6][7]

Release

Olmo had its World premiere in the Panorama section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2025.[8][9][10]

The film featured at the 72nd Sydney Film Festival in the Features section on June 4, 2025.[11] It will be screened in Centrepiece section of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September 2025.[12][13]

The film was presented in the Latin Horizons section at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 24, 2025,[14] and in 'Strands: Laugh' section of the 2025 BFI London Film Festival on 14 October 2025.[15][16]

In May 2026, Greenwich Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film and set it for an August 7, 2026, release.[17]

In the late August 2026, it will be showcased at the Norwegian International Film Festival in Young Movie section.[18]

Accolades

Award Date Category Recipient Result Ref.
Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film Fernando Eimbcke Nominated [19]
Deauville American Film Festival Jury Award Olmo Won[a] [20]
  1. ↑ Tied with Omaha.

References

  1. ↑ "Olmo – Financial Information". The Numbers. Archived from the original on May 29, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Olmo". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  3. ↑ Vassilis Economou (January 16, 2025). "Diverse perspectives and limitless creativity abound in the Berlinale Panorama". Cineuropa. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  4. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 1, 2023). "Plan B Launches New Micro Budget Film Finance Initiative Led By Caddy Vanasirikul; First Pic Is Fernando Eimbcke's 'Olmo'". Deadline. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Olmo (Feature Film)". Film & Television Industry Alliance. July 12, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Olmo: Production Announcement". Film New Mexico. December 12, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  7. ↑ "'Olmo' wraps filming in Las Cruces". Las Cruces Bulletin. December 14, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  8. ↑ Dalton, Ben (January 16, 2025). "Berlinale reveals Special, Panorama, Generation and Forum titles". ScreenDaily. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  9. ↑ Scott Roxborough (January 16, 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Unveils Full Panorama Selection". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Olmo". Berlinale. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Olmo". Sydney Film Festival. June 4, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  12. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 5, 2025). "TIFF Centrepiece Section Counts 55 Titles Including Pics Starring Shailene Woodley, Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Samara Weaving, Stephen Graham & More". Deadline. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Olmo". Toronto International Film Festival. August 12, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  14. ↑ "The world premiere of Dominga Sotomayor's 'Limpia' will open Horizontes Latinos, also to include the works of Ana Cristina Barragán, Diego Céspedes, Fernando Eimbcke, María Clara Escobar and Marcelo Gomes, Iván Fund, Daniel Hendler, Nayra Ilic García, Cecilia Kang, Lucrecia Martel, Simón Mesa Soto and Nicolás Pereda". sansebastianfestival.com. August 20, 2025.
  15. ↑ Ntim, Zac (September 3, 2025). "BFI London Film Festival: Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet' & Kate Moss Biopic 'Moss & Freud' Among Headline Titles — Full List". Deadline. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Olmo". BFI London Film Festival. September 3, 2025. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  17. ↑ Ntim, Zac (May 27, 2026). "Greenwich Entertainment Acquires Fernando Eimbcke's 'Olmo'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Olmo". Norwegian International Film Festival. July 29, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  19. ↑ Ntim, Zac (January 16, 2025). "Justin Kurzel Series 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' Starring Jacob Elordi Among Titles Added To Berlinale Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  20. ↑ Keslassy, Elsa (September 13, 2025). "Deauville Festival 2025 Winners: Joel Edgerton Thriller 'The Plague,' Plan B-Produced 'Olmo' and Kristen Stewart's 'Chronology of Water' Take Top Awards". Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
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