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La Bola Negra: A Timeless Gay Epic
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi's 2026 film La Bola Negra connects three Spanish gay men across time, from 1932 to 2017, through a tragic love story and political turmoil.
Mashable · 1m
La Bola Negra: Directors' Breakup Survival
Netflix's gay epic survived its directors' breakup to become an Oscar frontrunner.
IndieWire · 1m
2027 Oscars Best Director Predictions
Who wins the 2027 Oscar for Best Director: Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo or Christopher Nolan?
SlashFilm · 1m
Toronto Film Festival Awards
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi's 'La Bola Negra' wins audience award at Toronto Film Festival.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m
Reeling film fest lands its first major gay film after 44 years
Netflix's Oscar contender 'La Bola Negra' marks a turning point for LGBTQ+ festivals once shut out by Hollywood studios.
Chicago Sun-Times · 3m
Spain picks 'La Bola Negra' for Oscars
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi's Cannes sensation will represent Spain in the international feature race.
Variety · 1m
Spain picks 'La Bola Negra' for Oscars race
The Cannes breakout about three generations of queer men will represent Spain at the Academy Awards.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m