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The Olive Tree

The Olive Tree

by Icíar Bollaín
 

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The Olive Tree: In search of the lost tree

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The Olive Tree: In search of the lost tree

The seventh film by Icíar Bollaín has fairy tale and road movie undertones whilst broaching the subjects of roots, struggle, ecology, family ties and the preservation of heritage 

"Paul Laverty leads me into unexpected territory"

Interview: Icíar Bollaín • Director

"Paul Laverty leads me into unexpected territory"

After making two films shot far from European soil, Even the Rain and Katmandú, un espejo en el cielo, the Madrid-born director travels around Europe with The Olive Tree. 

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international title: The Olive Tree
original title: El olivo
country: Spain, Germany
sales agent: Seville International [CA]
year: 2016
directed by: Icíar Bollaín
screenplay: Paul Laverty
cast: Anna Castillo, Javier Gutiérrez, Pep Ambrós
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