Lorenzo’s Oil 1992
Lorenzo Odone, a normal child who showed no signs of illness until the age of 7, starts experiencing sudden fainting spells and memory loss. Diagnosed with a disease called ALD, for which there is no cure, doctors give Lorenzo only a few years to live. With no medical knowledge, his parents Augusto and Michaela dedicate all their time to finding a way to save their son. Through their research, they discover that the disease is caused by harmful fatty acids in the blood and they try everything to develop a treatment. Lorenzo’s Oil tells the true story of Lorenzo Odone and his family, who tried every possible way to save their son and found a solution that made medical history. Lorenzo, who was predicted to live for only 2 more years, did not progress further with the disease thanks to this treatment. He passed away in May 2008 at the age of 30. The film, enriched by the performances of Nick Nolte and Susan Sarandon, earned Susan Sarandon her third Oscar nomination.
