The critically acclaimed Cannes-winning film La Bola Negra by directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi—collectively known as Los Javis—will kick off this year’s NewFest, the New York City LGBTQ+ film festival, marking its U.S. premiere. The Spanish comedy-drama, which earned widespread praise for its sharp wit and emotional depth, arrives as a standout highlight for festivalgoers seeking bold, genre-blending cinema. With its festival debut in Cannes already cementing its reputation, the film promises to deliver a fresh perspective on identity and humor. Fans of boundary-pushing storytelling and LGBTQ+ narratives will want to catch this opening-night attraction.
"La Bola Negra," the Cannes-winning film from Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, will open the New York City LGBTQ+ film festival NewFest38 on Oct. 15. Calvo and Ambrossi, known together as Los Javis, ...
