Icíar Bollaín's inspirational and poignant story of a vibrant, determined young woman on a journey

From Goya Award Winner and internationally acclaimed directorIcíar Bollaín(Even the Rain, Take My Eyes),The Olive Treefollows a wilful and spirited young woman named Alma who embarks on a journey from the East coast of Spain to Germany in order to retrieve an ancient olive tree precious to her ailing grandfather. With the help of a variety of friends & new acquaintances, she pulls everyone she encounters into her plan with unexpected consequences for all involved.

The powerful feature film which stars Anna Castillo, Javier Gutiérrez and Pep Ambròs was written byPaul Laverty, winner of the Best Screenplay award at the Cannes Film Festival forSweet Sixteen. Laverty is also well-known for penning Ken Loach's Palme d Or winnerThe Wind that Shakes the Barley, the Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize WinnerThe Angels Shareand theBAFTA Award-winningI, Daniel Blake.

Dual Format EDITION featuring:

* 24-PAGE Booklet featuring new writing about the film by Jason Wood as well as directors notes on the films genesis and production
* Optional English Subtitles

PRESS:

"An earthy, quietly stirring Spanish fable. universally appealing, grafting gentle comedy"- Guy Lodge, Variety

A feel-good combination of angry and tender. rooted in the best cinematic soil there is -- emotional truth"- Jonathan Holland, The Hollywood Reporter