19 May 2019 (2019-05-19) (Cannes Directors' Fortnight)
Running time
28 minutes
Countries
France United Kingdom
Language
French
Olla is a 2019 French short film written and directed by Ariane Labed, her directorial debut.[1]
Synopsis
It follows Olla, a woman from Eastern Europe, who responds to an advertisement on a dating site. She then moves in with Pierre, who lives with his elderly mother in a suburb of France.[2]
Filming
The filming of Olla took place primarily in Nevers, France.[3]
Critical response
Kennith Rosario of The Hindu appreciated the film for depicting the power play in an unusual relationship.[4] In his review for The Guardian, Phill Hoad writes about Labed's humorous inflections devolving into frenzy and violence in a controlled manner, indicating potential for her future full-length works.[5]