LA BOLA NEGRA (Opening Night Film + Party)
Follow three generations of men bound by pain, desire, and love across a century of Spanish history in this epic film from Cannes-winning directors Los Javis.
Description
New York Premiere
From Cannes-winning directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi—known together as Los Javis—LA BOLA NEGRA follows three generations of men bound by desire, pain, and love across pivotal moments in Spanish history.
Carlos (Milo Quifes) longs to belong in a fractured Spain. Sebastián (Guitarricadelafuente) finds connection across enemy lines. And Alberto (Carlos González) uncovers a long-buried family secret, one that finally gives voice to truths the past tried to erase.
Co-written by Calvo, Ambrossi, and Alberto Conejero, and adapted from Conejero’s play La Piedra Oscura, the epic film features a dynamic ensemble including Miguel Bernardeau, Goya winner Lola Dueñas, Academy Award winner Penélope Cruz, Golden Globe winner Glenn Close, and Emmy-nominated Julio Torres.
Followed by the Opening Night Party at SLATE NYC
Part of the 38th Annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Director
Javier Calvo, Javier Ambrossi
Producer
Javier Calvo, Javier Ambrossi
Writer
Javier Calvo, Javier Ambrossi, Alberto Conejero
Cast
Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas, Julio Torres, Penélope Cruz, Glenn Close
Cinematographer
Gris Jordana
Editing
Alberto Gutiérrez