Film
LA BOLA NEGRA
Drama · 2h 39m · in cinemas since 8 November
Where to see it
19 screenings in 7 cities
9 screenings in Bonn
Rex Lichtspieltheater Bonn
Rex-Lichtspieltheater
About
Three gay men in Spain in 1932, 1937 and 2017 are linked by desire, repression and a family legacy, in a story inspired by Lorca.
La bola negra, by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, is set in Spain in 1932, 1937 and 2017 and follows three gay men. In 1932 Granada, Carlos (Milo Quifes) is kept out of an exclusive club after members vote against his admission with a black ball, following rumours about his sexuality. His father Vicente (Antonio de la Torre) urges him to deny the rumours and try again.
In 1937, Republican soldier Sebastián (Guitarricadelafuente) becomes attracted to a prisoner, which brings his ideology and sexuality into conflict. In 2017, historian Alberto (Carlos González) researches queer identity and comes across a family secret. Penélope Cruz plays Nené Romero and Glenn Close plays Isabelle Durand. The film is inspired by an unfinished work by Federico García Lorca and Alberto Conejero’s play La piedra oscura.
Based on La bola negra (play), La piedra oscura
Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, Wikipedia and the cinemas' notes
Trailer
Official trailer · TMDBYouTube
Cast and crew
Guitarricadelafuenteas Sebastián
Milo Quifesas Carlos
Carlos Gonzálezas Alberto
Miguel Bernardeauas Rafael
Lola Dueñasas Teresa
Penélope Cruzas Nené Romero
Glenn Closeas Isabelle Durand
Julio Torresas Juan Pablo
Lorenzo Zurzoloas Riccardo
Antonio de la Torreas Vicente (El padre de Carlos)
María Moralesas La madre
Natalia de Molinaas Valentina (La hermana)
Photos: TMDB, Wikimedia Commons
- Director
- Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo
- Written by
- Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo, Alberto Conejero, Federico García Lorca
- Music
- Raül Refree
- Editing
- Alberto Gutiérrez
- Countries
- Spain, France
- Studios
- Movistar Plus, Le Pacte, El Deseo, Telefónica Audiovisual Digital, Los Esquiadores
Good to know
- Running time
- 2 hours 39 minutes
- Language
- Spanish, English
- In German cinemas
- Since 8 November 2026
Questions
How long is LA BOLA NEGRA?
2 hours 39 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of adverts and trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 59 minutes.
Where can I see LA BOLA NEGRA?
There are 19 screenings at 11 cinemas in 7 cities, most in Bonn (9), Duisburg (4) and Dresden (2). Pick your city above for the times.
What language is LA BOLA NEGRA in?
LA BOLA NEGRA is in Spanish and English. A foreign-language film normally plays dubbed into German; many cinemas also show it in the original version (OV, OmU or OmeU).
Who is in LA BOLA NEGRA?
Guitarricadelafuente plays Sebastián, with Milo Quifes, Carlos González, Miguel Bernardeau, Lola Dueñas and Penélope Cruz.
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