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. 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.
Filming began on July 12, 2023 in the United States in New York and Jersey City.
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.
Release Olmo had its World premiere in the Panorama section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2025.
The film featured at the 72nd Sydney Film Festival in the Features section on June 4, 2025. It will be screened in Centrepiece section of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September 2025.
The film was presented in the Latin Horizons section at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 24, 2025, and in 'Strands: Laugh' section of the 2025 BFI London Film Festival on 14 October 2025.
In May 2026, Greenwich Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film and set it for an August 7, 2026, release.
In the late August 2026, it will be showcased at the Norwegian International Film Festival in Young Movie section.
Accolades Award Date Category Recipient Result Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film Fernando Eimbcke Deauville American Film FestivalJury AwardOlmo
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External links
Olmo at Berlinale