From IndieWire · Anne Thompson · · 30s
La Bola Negra: Directors' Breakup Survival
Netflix's gay epic survived its directors' breakup to become an Oscar frontrunner.
In brief
Netflix's gay epic survived its directors' breakup to become an Oscar frontrunner. Netflix's gay epic 'La Bola Negra' became an Oscar frontrunner after its directors overcame a 13-year relationship breakup. Originally reported by IndieWire.
Directors' Breakup
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi directed Netflix's gay epic 'La Bola Negra' after their 13-year romance ended.
“los javis are still creating films together, even after their 13-year romance died”
Oscar Frontrunner
The film became an Oscar frontrunner after surviving its directors' breakup.
Film Background
They previously made 'Paquita Salas', 'Veneno', and 'La Mesías' for Netflix.
What to remember
Netflix's gay epic 'La Bola Negra' became an Oscar frontrunner after its directors overcame a 13-year relationship breakup.
