La Bola Negra

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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.

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An intergenerational epic bathed in striking imagery and vibrant music, La Bola Negra is a sensorial feast that movingly testifies to the perseverance of queer identity throughout history.

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An absolute dedication to queer love and resilience, La Bola Negra feels both larger than life and deeply intimate as it weaves through time, exploring identity and human connection.

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Cary Darling

Houston Chronicle

2 days ago

4.5/5

"La Bola Negra" tells three stories that begin separately but intertwine beautifully for an emotionally resonant conclusion.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

3 days ago

4/4

“La Bola Negra” is a monumental queer-themed masterpiece that shakes you to your very core.

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Barry Hertz

Globe and Mail

Oct 20, 2026

Not every film needs a sense of restraint, but there is a weightlessness to this wannabe epic’s maximalism that drains its ultimate impact.

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Dionar Hidalgo

Algo Más Que Cine

4 hrs ago

8/10

The Javis deliver a visually stunning and emotionally rich film about queer identity, desire and memory. Guitarricadelafuente and Miguel Bernardeau shine in a story filled with powerful images and memorable moments.

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Jason Flatt

But Why Tho?

18 hrs ago

7.5/10

While La Bola Negra falls short of abject greatness, it is deeply beautiful. Its poetic and painterly qualities are lovely. Its shortcomings are made up for by great performances, an excellent score, and stunning cinematography.

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Brett Arnold

At the Movies Again

1 day ago

It's very good, but something keeps it from being great

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Denis

17 hrs ago

Just a must see move

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FLOYD

20 hrs ago

Life at its best and worst at the same time! Made me thankful for the decisions I've made over my 7+ decades of life. Brought me to tears more than once and laughter as well.

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Andre S

1 day ago

Such a beautiful story.

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Andrew

1 day ago

Beautiful and deeply moving

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Jorge L

2 days ago

this movie is like an old gay tale that it always existed. must watch.

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Ben Villegas Randle

4 days ago

An absolute masterpiece. Sweeping and epic, intimate and devastating, lyrical, and incredible. Easily one of the best movies of the year!

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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.

Director: Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo
Producer: Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo
Screenwriter: Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo, Alberto Conejero
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Movistar Plus+, Suma Content Films, El Deseo, Le Pacte
Rating: R (Violence/Bloody Images|Graphic Nudity|Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Drama, Music
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 16, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 2, 2026
Runtime: 2h 37m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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