Description
On the eve of the Spanish Civil War, a soldier struggles with his sexuality. Decades later, a man is shunned from his father’s prestigious social club due to rumors about his sexuality. In present-day Spain, a young historian delves into a complicated family history. Three men from three different eras: they never meet, but their lives are connected.
A riveting tribute to Federico García Lorca, whose life and work were deeply intertwined with repressed sexuality and identity. La Bola Negra is a queer war drama with an exceptional international cast, capturing Spanish history in an engrossing story that made waves at Cannes. It’s also the Spanish Oscar submission for this year!
Director
Javier Ambrossi, Javier CalvoSpoken language
SpanishSubtitles
DutchLength
156 min.Genres
DramaPremiere
National premiereLocation
Kijkhuis 1Actors
Penélope Cruz, Miguel Bernardeau, Lola DueñasThis film also plays on:
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