Los Javis Talk Casting Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close in Epic ‘La Bola Negra’ and Championing Queer Stories: ‘We Deserve to Have Big Movies’
Los Javis, the influential Spanish creative duo, are premiering their film 'La Bola Negra' at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, inspired by Federico García Lorca, explores the lives of three men across different eras. They express excitement about the film's reception and their admiration for fellow filmmakers like Pedro Almodóvar.
- ▪Los Javis are known for their hit series 'Veneno' and 'Dressed in Blue'.
- ▪'La Bola Negra' chronicles the intertwined lives of three men in 1932, 1937, and 2017.
- ▪Singer Guitarricadelafuente makes his screen debut in the film as a young soldier.
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Home Film Global May 21, 2026 9:50am PT Los Javis Talk Casting Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close in Epic ‘La Bola Negra’ and Championing Queer Stories: ‘We Deserve to Have Big Movies’ The lauded Spanish creative duo is in Cannes competition for the first time with their sophomore feature, 'La Bola Negra' By Rafa Sales Ross Plus Icon Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor Latest Carla Simón, Nicolás Méndez, Turbo Shorts Capture Spain’s New Wave International Lift-Off 3 days ago Brazil’s Nicho54 Institute to Launch Black Brazilian Cinematheque With Over a Thousand Films by Black Brazilian Filmmakers (EXCLUSIVE) 3 days ago Projeto Paradiso and Embratur Announce ‘The Blue Trail’ Amongst First Round of Selected Films for Screen Brasil, Confirm Expanded Second Edition (EXCLUSIVE) 3 days ago See All La…
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