Interview with Los Javis, the directors of "A Bola Negra"

A Bola Negra, a new film by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, explores themes of sexism and homophobia through the lens of Federico García Lorca's unfinished work. The narrative intertwines three timelines: the Spanish Civil War in 1937, a young man's struggle for acceptance in 1932, and a contemporary story in 2017. The film has gained international acclaim, winning awards at Cannes and Toronto, and has been a box office success in Spain. It addresses historical LGBTQ+ rights and has sparked significant interest in various markets, including the U.S. where it has grossed $1.2 million. Netflix plans to release it in December, marking a strategic shift in their promotion of non-English films.