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**Trees, the pen the earth's holding to write its fate.**
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The Olive Tree
2016Movie96 minSpanish
Alma’s family has been producing quality olive oil in the Baix Maestrat area of Spain’s Castellón for generations. Yet changing pressures in the industry have made their traditional practices economically untenable, and the family is now in the mass-production poultry business. Alma’s grandfather has not spoken in years. Sadness envelopes him, and he no longer wants to eat. His sons—Alma’s father and uncle—are impatient with him, but Alma understands her grandfather. She realizes he has been grieving for a thousand-year-old olive tree that the family has uprooted and sold to pay some debts. (A sadly common reality in Castellón at present.) Unable to bear the idea that her grandfather could die without seeing this terrible wrong corrected, Alma undertakes a quixotic mission to locate the tree and return it to the family orchard, so that her grandfather may have peace in his final days.
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IMDb6.6/10
Director: Icíar Bollaín•Genres: Drama
Plot Summary
Alma, a young woman living in a small town in Castellón, is deeply concerned about her grandfather, who has fallen into a profound depression. He has stopped eating and speaking, and his only solace is the ancient olive tree on their property. Alma discovers that the tree was sold years ago to a wealthy businessman and is now displayed in a private collection in England. Determined to bring him back from the brink, she embarks on a journey to retrieve the tree, facing numerous obstacles and discovering more about her family's past along the way.
Critical Reception
The Olive Tree received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its emotional depth, strong performances, particularly from Anna Castillo, and its poignant exploration of family, tradition, and environmentalism. Audiences also responded well to its heartfelt narrative and hopeful message.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its emotional resonance and Anna Castillo's captivating performance.
- Appreciated for its sensitive portrayal of intergenerational relationships and environmental themes.
- Found to be a moving and ultimately hopeful story about the importance of roots and connection.
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Awards & Accolades
Won Best Actress at the Goya Awards for Anna Castillo and received nominations for Best Original Song and Best Supporting Actor.
Fun Fact
The film's narrative is inspired by a real-life event where a family fought to reclaim an ancient olive tree that had been sold and transplanted to a wealthy collector's garden.
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