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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
Spanish poet's banned work becomes epic film
La Bola Negra adapts four pages by Federico García Lorca into a sweeping queer drama spanning decades of Spanish history.
Abc · 2m
Netflix Reports Box Office Data Starting with 'La Bola Negra'
Netflix begins box office reporting with 'La Bola Negra' as a test film before major releases.
IndieWire · 1m
Hollywood Softens Toward Netflix
Netflix's Best Picture hopes rise as Hollywood shifts after 'Roma' era.
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
Guitarricadelafuente Tour Finale
Guitarricadelafuente proves he's more than an Oscar hopeful with a wild Madrid tour finale.
Consequence · 1m
Spanish Cinema Global Breakout
Spanish film festival boosts Spain's international cinema power with Netflix and global deals.
Variety · 1m
Bropi on Movistar Plus San Sebastián Strategy
Movistar Plus new content director Bropi discusses San Sebastián film releases and strategy.
Variety · 1m
Toronto Film Festival Oscar Race Insights
Netflix's La Bola Negra leads Oscar race with Toronto win.
The Hollywood Reporter · 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
Oscar frontrunners emerge after fall festivals
Venice, Telluride, and Toronto reveal which films are shaping up as best-picture contenders for the March 2025 Academy Awards.
Vanity Fair · 1m
Penelope Cruz commands Toronto red carpet
The Spanish actress, 52, stuns in white feathers while promoting two films at the festival.
Dailymail · 3m
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