Olivia

Set in a small town in Lower Saxony during the 1970s and 80s, this drama follows Oliver, a young man whose differences from societal norms cause his mother, Evelin, to struggle with anxiety and social pressure. Seeking a different life, Oliver leaves home for the Kiez district of Hamburg. Using resilience and humor, he eventually transforms into Olivia Jones, who becomes a restaurant owner and a prominent entertainer in the drag scene.

The TV movie was produced in Germany by ZDF and Florida Film. It was directed by Till Endemann, following his work on Im Schatten der Angst - Du sollst nicht lügen in 2023 and preceding his 2026 film Plötzlich Schwiegervater. The screenplay was written by David Ungureit and produced by Maren Knieling. Johannes Hegemann stars as Oliver and Olivia Jones, appearing alongside Annette Frier as Evelin Knöbel. The supporting cast includes Angelina Häntsch, Martin Brambach, Jeremy Mockridge, and Daniel Zillmann, among 20 credited performers.

The film has a runtime of 90 minutes. On TMDB, it has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 12 votes.