Early Screening: LA BOLA NEGRA (2026)

DCP | 2026 | Directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi | Spain | 159 minutes | Spanish with English subtitles

Free and open to the public. No registration required.

Please arrive early to secure a seat.

WINNER OF THE AUDIENCE AWARD

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

SAN SEBASTIAN FILM FESTIVAL

SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL

From Cannes-winning directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi — popularly known as Los Javis — La Bola Negra follows three generations of men across pivotal moments in Spanish history, bound by pain, desire, and love. 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. The film also stars Miguel Bernardeau (Rafael), Goya winner Lola Dueñas (Teresa), Academy Award winner Penélope Cruz (Nené), Golden Globe winner Glenn Close (Isabelle), and Emmy-nominated Julio Torres (Juan Pablo).

The film opens in select theaters beginning October 16. Tickets on sale now!

Presented by Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Council on Latin American and Iberian Studies, Yale Film Society, and Netflix