The critically acclaimed Cannes-winning comedy "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 film, which earned praise for its sharp humor and bold storytelling, arrives as a standout highlight for festivalgoers seeking fresh, boundary-pushing cinema. With its festival debut set to draw attention, the movie promises to bring its signature wit and cultural commentary to audiences in a major LGBTQ+ showcase. Fans of irreverent, genre-blending filmmaking will want to catch this opening-night selection.


"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, ...