The Insistent Monumentality of “La Bola Negra”
In Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s historical triptych, dramas of gay repression and liberation dovetail in ways more reductive than illuminating. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.
Deadline London Film Festival: ‘La Bola Negra’ Wins Audience Award
La Bola Negra has won the audience award at this year’s London Film Festival. The LFF ended last month, but the audience award was announced this afternoon. Directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, the film,...
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Variety ‘La Bola Negra’ Wins Audience Award at London Film Festival
“La Bola Negra,” the queer historical drama from Spanish filmmaking duo Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, collectively known as Los Javis, has won the audience award at the 2026 BFI London Film Festival. The film,...
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