'La Bola Negra' review: A gay Spanish epic with historical sweep
“La Bola Negra” is a Spanish flim that explores the lives of gay men in Spain in 1932, 1937 and 2017. Directed by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, the film draws inspiration from Federico García Lorca and Alberto Conejero’s works. It weaves stories of love, war and generational trauma, featuring a standout debut by Guitarricadelafuente.
In her review for The Associated Press, film writer Lindsey Bahr writes that the film, despite some stylistic weight, is a remarkably transfixing exercise and exploration of the caustic ripple effects of repression and silence. Rated R, the film is in theaters now and will be on Netflix in December.
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