Netflix Close on U.S. Deal for The Black Ball With Penelope Cruz
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Netflix is reportedly set to acquire U.S. rights to the Cannes Film Festival competition film The Black Ball (La Bola Negra), featuring Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close in supporting roles.
- The Spanish-language film, directed by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo (Los Javis), premiered at Cannes to a lengthy standing ovation and marks their first feature since 2017’s Holy Camp!.
- The story follows three men across different periods (1932, 1937, and 2017) connected by the final works of Spanish poet Federico García Lorca, exploring queer themes.
- Elastica will release the film in Spain in October, with Le Pacte handling its theatrical release in France.
- Netflix has not officially confirmed the acquisition, and Spanish producers Movistar Plus stated that negotiations are still ongoing.