Directed by Irene Iborra and written with Júlia Prats, this animated filmco-produced by Spain, France, Switzerland, Belgium, and Chile will be released in theaters on January 21, 2026. Adapted from Maite Carranza's novel La Vida es una Película (Life is a Movie ), the film features the Spanish voices of Emma Suárez and Jordi Évole in a story suitable for ages 8 and up, presented in competition at the 2025 Annecy Festival.
Olivia, 12, must adapt to a more modest existence after her family is evicted. She looks after her little brother Tim on her own, while discovering a new neighborhood. Encounters with kind neighbors gradually transform her daily life into an adventure in its own right.
Their solidarity allows Olivia to imagine creative solutions to difficulties. Each day becomes a moment of sharing, carried by hope and the children's ability to transform their environment.
According to the production company, Olivia was created using stop motion and was handcrafted in Europe. The film has received several awards, including the Gan Foundation Award in Annecy, AFCAE Young Audience support, a mention at Cinekid, and an audience award. The original music is by Laetitia Pansanel-Garric and Charles de Ville, while the emotional choreography of the story is based on child-friendly staging.
The atmosphere combines social roots, a connection to home, and community support. The film is aimed at families interested in stories that show the power of imagination in fragile situations.
Olivia
Film | 2026
In theaters January 21, 2026
Animation | Running time: 1 hour 11 minutes
By Irene Iborra | Starring Emma Suárez, Jordi Évole
Original title: Olivia y el terremoto invisible
Nationality: Spain / France / Switzerland / Belgium / Chile
The film reminds us of children's ability to build reference points through mutual aid and imagination in an environment transformed by adversity.
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