From The Hollywood Reporter · Scott Feinberg · · 50s
Toronto Film Festival Oscar Race Insights
Netflix's La Bola Negra leads Oscar race with Toronto win.
In brief
Netflix's La Bola Negra leads Oscar race with Toronto win. Netflix's Spanish-language film La Bola Negra won Toronto's audience award, becoming Spain's Oscar entry and a top contender for the Oscars. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Toronto Festival Closes
The 51st Toronto International Film Festival concluded Sunday with insights into the Oscar race.
La Bola Negra Emerges
Netflix’s Spanish-language epic La Bola Negra has emerged as a principal challenger to The Odyssey.
Canadian Premiere Ovation
Its Canadian premiere earned one of the fest’s longest-standing ovations on record.
Spain Selects La Bola Negra
Spain selected it as the nation’s best international feature Oscar entry.
Audience Award Win
It won the fest’s audience award, a first for a Netflix film.
Here's the gist
Netflix's Spanish-language film La Bola Negra won Toronto's audience award, becoming Spain's Oscar entry and a top contender for the Oscars.
