A minimalist and emotional score by Pascal Gaigne , performed by the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra. Production & Themes El Olivo - Quartet Records
(2016), released internationally as The Olive Tree , is a Spanish drama directed by Icíar Bollaín and written by Paul Laverty . The film explores themes of family, environmental preservation, and the impact of the economic crisis through a young woman's quest to save her grandfather . Plot Summary El olivo (2016)
She tricks her uncle () and her friend Rafa into driving a truck to Düsseldorf, Germany , where the tree is now on display in the lobby of an energy company. Her journey turns into an international protest supported by social media and the local community. Cast and Credits Director: Icíar Bollaín Writer: Paul Laverty Key Cast: Anna Castillo as Alma Javier Gutiérrez as Alcachofa (Alma's uncle) Pep Ambròs as Rafa Manuel Cucala as Yayo (Alma's grandfather) A minimalist and emotional score by Pascal Gaigne