Olmo
The year is 1979. Fourteen-year-old Olmo lives with his sister and parents in a small town in New Mexico, USA. His dad has multiple sclerosis, which means he is unable to move and needs constant assistance. When Olmo's mum is at work, Olmo has to stay in and take care of his father. He is not happy about this, especially when Nina – a new neighbour, whom he has a crush on – invites him to a disco-themed house party. To impress her, Olmo promises to bring with him a stereo. With the help of his friend Miguel, he will do anything to get the equipment and get out of the house. Olmo is a heart-warming tale about growing up, taking responsibility for our loved ones, teenage friendship and, above all, bittersweet family relationships.
description by the Young Horizons festival
awards
Deauville Film Festival 2025 – Jury Prize
Fernando Eimbcke
Born in 1970 in Mexico, the director and screenwriter is known for his minimalist style and subtle humor. He made his debut with Temporada de patos (2004), which won an award at the Guadalajara Film Festival. His subsequent films, Lake Tahoe (2008) and Club Sándwich (2013), cemented his status as one of the leading figures in contemporary Latin American cinema.
Selected filmography
2004 Sezon na kaczki / Temporada de patos
2008 Nad jeziorem Tahoe / Lake Tahoe
2013 Tosty po meksykańsku / Club Sándwich
2025 Olmo
Cast & Crew
