Netflix Closing In On Cannes Buzz Title 'La Bola Negra' For The U.S

Key Points:

• La Bola Negra, a Spanish-language film directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, is set for a record-breaking U.S. acquisition deal valued between $4-5 million, making it the most expensive domestic purchase for a non-English-language title.
• The film, starring Penélope Cruz and featuring a story about three men across different eras connected by the works of poet Federico García Lorca, premiered at Cannes to a 20-minute standing ovation, nearly matching the festival's record.
• The U.S. deal, brokered by Goodfellas and CAA Media Finance, includes a multi-week theatrical release and an awards campaign, with competitors for the rights including Neon, A24, and Mubi.
• La Bola Negra is produced by Movistar Plus+, Suma Content Films, Pedro Almodóvar’s El Deseo, and Le Pacte, and was filmed over 12 weeks across various Spanish locations using 35mm film.
• The film's narrative explores themes of sexuality, desire, pain, and inheritance, with a cast that includes Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Penélope Cruz, and Glenn Close, and a screenplay co-written by Calvo, Ambrossi, and Alberto Conejero.