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Netflix Unveils 'La Bola Negra': Los Javis' Lorca-Inspired Epic Sets Release Dates

Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, known as Los Javis, have released the first trailer for 'La Bola Negra,' a drama weaving three men's stories across 1932, 1937, and 2017, drawing from an unfinished Federico García Lorca play. The film, which won the Best Director prize at Cannes 2026, will hit S. theaters on Oct. 16, 2026, and stream on Netflix starting Dec. 2.

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Trailer Drops for Los Javis' 'La Bola Negra'

Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, known professionally as Los Javis, have unveiled the first trailer forLa Bola Negra, their Cannes-winning drama about three men whose lives become connected across different periods of Spanish history. The film won the Best Director prize at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, which the pair shared with Paweł Pawlikowski forFatherland.

The story moves between 1932, 1937 and 2017, following three men whose experiences are linked through desire, sexuality, pain and inheritance. Carlos (Milo Quifes) longs to belong in a fractured country, Sebastián (Guitarricadelafuente) finds connection across enemy lines, and Alberto (Carlos González) uncovers a long-buried family secret that gives voice to truths the past tried to erase.

Lorca's Legacy and the Screenplay

La Bola Negra draws its title from an unfinished play by Federico García Lorca, the Spanish poet and playwright assassinated in 1936. Only four pages of Lorca's work survive, and the film incorporates his legacy alongside material from playwright Alberto Conejero'sLa piedra oscura Calvo and Ambrossi co-wrote the screenplay with Conejero.

In a statement, the directors said: "When we began writingLa Bola Negra, we wanted to tell a story about freedom, legacy and the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility. Above all, we wanted to honor the generations of people whose courage and sacrifice made our freedoms possible today."

Cast and Music

The ensemble includes Spanish singer-songwriter Guitarricadelafuente in his feature acting debut, alongside Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas and Julio Torres. Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close also feature in the ensemble.

The film features an original song, "La Nieve," performed and written by Guitarricadelafuente, with a score by Raül Refree.

Festival Run and Release

After emerging as a critical favorite at Cannes,La Bola Negra will continue its festival run at Telluride, with a Canadian premiere at TIFF's Special Presentations section on Sept. 15. Penélope Cruz will receive a Special Tribute Award at the TIFF Tribute Awards.

Netflix landed the S. rights following a competitive bidding war and acquired the film in Canada. The film is a Movistar Plus+ Original Film in collaboration with Suma Content Films, produced by Telefónica Audiovisual Digital and Los Esquiadores AIE, co-produced by El Deseo and Le Pacte.

The film opens in S. theaters on Oct. 16, 2026, and arrives on Netflix on Dec. 2.

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Forbes

Framing: Highlights the film's Cannes-winning status and Netflix debut, positioning it as a prestigious event

as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The film is titled 'La Bola Negra' and threads together three men across 1932, 1937 and 2017 in Spanish history
Carlos is played by Milo Quifes, Sebastián by Guitarricadelafuente, Alberto by Carlos González
Los Javis (Calvo and Ambrossi) co-wrote the screenplay with Alberto Conejero, based on Conejero’s play 'La piedra oscura', 'La bola negra' and other Lorca texts
The film borrows its name from an unfinished play by Federico García Lorca, assassinated in 1936
Guitarricadelafuente makes his acting debut in the film
The cast includes Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas, Julio Torres, Penélope Cruz, and Glenn Close
The film features an original song, 'La Nieve,' performed and written by Guitarricadelafuente, with a score by Raül Refree
La Bola Negra earned praise at Cannes and will continue its festival run at Telluride, with a Canadian premiere at TIFF's Special Presentations section on Sept. 15
Penélope Cruz will receive a Special Tribute Award at the TIFF Tribute Awards
Netflix landed the U.S. rights following a competitive bidding war and acquired the film in Canada
The film is a Movistar Plus+ Original Film in collaboration with Suma Content Films, produced by Telefónica Audiovisual Digital and Los Esquiadores AIE, co-produced by El Deseo and Le Pacte
The film opens in U.S. theaters on Oct. 16, 2026, and arrives on Netflix on Dec. 2

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The Hindu — World

Framing: The headline emphasizes the trailer release and highlights the film's Cannes-winning status, queer theme, and starring actors Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close

as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, known professionally as Los Javis, have unveiled the first trailer for La Bola Negra
The film won the Best Director prize at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, which the pair shared with Paweł Pawlikowski for Fatherland
The story moves between 1932, 1937 and 2017, following three men whose experiences are linked through desire, sexuality, pain and inheritance
La Bola Negra draws its title from an unfinished play by Federico García Lorca
Only four pages of Lorca’s work survive, and the film incorporates his legacy alongside material from playwright Alberto Conejero’s La piedra oscura
Calvo and Ambrossi co-wrote the screenplay with Conejero
The cast includes Spanish singer-songwriter Guitarricadelafuente in his feature acting debut, alongside Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas and Julio Torres
Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close also feature in the ensemble

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe film titled 'La Bola Negra' threads together three men across 1932, 1937 and 2017 in Spanish history.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Forbes as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC, The Hindu — World as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimCarlos is played by Milo Quifes in La Bola Negra.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Forbes as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
ClaimSebastián is played by Guitarricadelafuente in La Bola Negra.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Forbes as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
ClaimAlberto is played by Carlos González in La Bola Negra.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Forbes as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
ClaimLos Javis (Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi) co-wrote the screenplay for La Bola Negra with Alberto Conejero, based on Conejero’s play 'La piedra oscura', 'La bola negra' and other Lorca texts.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Forbes as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC, The Hindu — World as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe film La Bola Negra borrows its name from an unfinished play by Federico García Lorca, assassinated in 1936.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Forbes as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC, The Hindu — World as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimGuitarricadelafuente makes his acting debut in the film La Bola Negra.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Forbes as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC, The Hindu — World as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe cast of La Bola Negra includes Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas, Julio Torres, Penélope Cruz, and Glenn Close.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Forbes as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC, The Hindu — World as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimLa Bola Negra features an original song, 'La Nieve,' performed and written by Guitarricadelafuente, with a score by Raül Refree.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Forbes as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
ClaimLa Bola Negra earned praise at Cannes and will continue its festival run at Telluride,with a Canadian premiere at TIFF's Special Presentations section on Sept. 15.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Forbes as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
ClaimPenélope Cruz will receive a Special Tribute Award at the TIFF Tribute Awards.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Forbes as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
ClaimNetflix landed the U.S. rights to La Bola Negra following a competitive bidding war and acquired the film in Canada.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Forbes as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
ClaimLa Bola Negra is a Movistar Plus+ Original Film in collaboration with Suma Content Films, produced by Telefónica Audiovisual Digitaland Los Esquiadores AIE, co-produced by El Deseo and Le Pacte.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Forbes as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
ClaimLa Bola Negra opens in U.S. theaters on Oct. 16, 2026, and arrives on Netflix on Dec.2.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Forbes as of Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
ClaimJavier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, known professionally as Los Javis, have unveiled the first trailer for La Bola Negra.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Hindu — World as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimLa Bola Negra won the Best Director prize at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, which the pair shared with Paweł Pawlikowski for Fatherland.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Hindu — World as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimOnly four pages of Lorca’s work 'La bola negra' survive,and the film incorporates his legacy alongside material from playwright Alberto Conejero’s La piedra oscura.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Hindu — World as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
ClaimThe story of La Bola Negra moves between 1932, 1937 and 2017, following three men whose experiences are linked through desire, sexuality, pain and inheritance.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Hindu — World as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Forbes, The Hindu — World 18 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-02