Oma (2017) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2017, Oma is a drame film directed by Daniella Rabbani, running about 9 minutes.

What it’s about. A nonconforming granddaughter (with shaved temples and piercing) comes to a retirement house to film a documentary about her boisterous grandmother who survived the Holocaust and Auschwitz. They are divided by more than half a century, they are united by their uncompromising attitude, but they are able to find a common language. This chamber conversational drama about dialogue across two generations states that as long as you argue, as long as you disagree, as long as you can raise your voice - you are alive. The granddaughter is played by the film’s director Daniella Rabbani (who also appeared in minor parts in The Americans and Ocean's 8), and to her, Oma is an adaptation of a personal experience. “When I was a child, my grandparents didn’t tell me about how they survived the Holocaust. My grandfather made attempts to open up, but I would always change the subject. I had no idea about the cleansing effect that such conversations could have”

Who’s in it. Oma stars Lynn Cohen as Ethel Mueller, Daniella Rabbani as Dana, Tibor Feldman as David Bloch and Bianca Crudo as Assistant #2, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oma page.

If you liked it. Fans of Oma tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.