'La bola negra', the new Movistar Plus original film written and directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, was screened for the first time this Thursday at its world premiere in the Official Competition of the Cannes Film Festival. The festival has hosted the international premiere of one of the most eagerly awaited Spanish films of the year. Its debut at Cannes generated enormous anticipation and was met with enthusiasm by both audiences and critics attending the festival.
The creators and stars of the Movistar Plus original film 'La bola negra' walked the Cannes Film Festival red carpet this Thursday. Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi were joined by cast members Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas and Penélope Cruz.
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, writers, directors and producers: “We are deeply honoured to be part of the Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival with a film that represents the values we believe in, and with such a wonderful cast and crew. Tonight is a dream, and we are incredibly grateful. This is a magical night”.
Guillermo Farré, Head of Original Films and Spanish Cinema at Movistar Plus: “Working with Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi is a privilege for Movistar Plus. They are two of the most talented and distinctive creators in contemporary European cinema. After the original series ‘La Mesías’, we wanted to continue supporting a project as ambitious as ‘La bola negra’, a film that brings together all the elements of Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s creative universe, this time taken to an epic and deeply emotional dimension that, we are convinced, will connect with a huge audience. We are proud that the first stop on this wonderful journey for the film is none other than the Official Competition of the Cannes Film Festival”.
Alice Labadie, from French distributor Le Pacte and co-producer of the film: “We have admired Los Javis for a long time, but reading the script for ‘La bola negra’ felt like discovering something truly unique. They have created a rich and unforgettable cinematic universe unlike anything we had seen before. The finished film exceeded every expectation. It is emotional, bold, deeply original, and aimed at a very broad audience. It is a masterpiece”.
Enrique Costa, founder of Elástica Films: “Over the years, Los Javis have built an extraordinary bond with audiences thanks to a creative voice that continues to grow stronger. ‘La bola negra’ represents a bold new step in their career. It is an ambitious, moving and profoundly cinematic film. We are incredibly proud to accompany the film on its journey to Spanish audiences this October”.
Vincent Maraval, from Goodfellas: “It is rare to find filmmakers with such clarity of vision and mastery of storytelling so early in their international career. Cannes is the ideal platform to introduce their work to global audiences, and we are thrilled to help bring this extraordinary film onto the world stage and build a relationship that we hope will continue to grow far beyond this film”.
Coinciding with the film’s first day at Cannes, Movistar Plus also unveiled new material, including several previously unseen photographs and clips:
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View and download NEW photos.
With 'La bola negra', Movistar Plus concludes a historic edition of the Cannes Film Festival with three titles in the Official Competition. In previous days, the festival also hosted 'The Beloved' ('El ser querido'), the Movistar Plus original film directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, and 'Bitter Christmas' ('Amarga Navidad'), by Pedro Almodóvar, with the prominent participation of Movistar Plus.
'La bola negra' will be released in Spanish cinemas on October 2, 2026, distributed by Elástica Films. Following its theatrical run, the film will premiere exclusively on Movistar Plus. 'La bola negra' is produced by Movistar Plus and Suma Content Films in co-production with El Deseo and Le Pacte, with the participation of Atresmedia. Goodfellas will handle international sales.
SYNOPSIS
LA BOLA NEGRA tells the story of three men whose lives are intimately connected through desire, pain and inheritance, across three different eras - 1932, 1937, and 2017.
Online version of the press release.
