Spain Chooses 'La Bola Negra' for Oscar International Feature
WHO:
Deadline - Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi are the directors of "La Bola Negra."
Variety - The Spanish Film Academy confirmed the selection of "La Bola Negra."
WHAT:
Coming Soon - The film "La Bola Negra" has received major Oscar buzz, indicating heightened interest and anticipation for its performance at the Academy Awards.
Deadline - "La Bola Negra" is described as a breakout title from the Cannes Festival.
Variety - The film is referred to as a "Cannes Festival sensation."
Deadline - "La Bola Negra" has been selected as Spain’s entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.
Variety - "La Bola Negra" is Spain’s submission for the 2027 international feature film Academy Award.
Variety - Other films considered in Spain’s international feature shortlist include "The Beloved," starring Javier Bardem, and "Sundays," which won Goya and San Sebastián awards.
WHERE:
Deadline - The selection was confirmed during a press conference in Spain.
WHEN:
Deadline - The 99th Academy Awards will take place in 2027.
WHY:
Deadline - "La Bola Negra" explores LGBT heritage and pays tribute to a murdered Spanish poet.
HOW:
Variety - The selection process involved a shortlist that was described as arguably the strongest in Spanish history.
(UPDATED September 16, 2026 18:00 UTC)
The film "La Bola Negra" is generating significant Oscar buzz, which suggests a growing interest and anticipation for its performance at the Academy Awards. This excitement is building as the awards season approaches, with many eyes on the film. Fans and critics alike are eager to see how it will fare when the nominations are announced.
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(UPDATED September 16, 2026 13:06 UTC)
"La Bola Negra" has emerged as a breakout title from the Cannes Festival, captivating audiences and critics alike. Variety has dubbed the film a "Cannes Festival sensation," highlighting its significant impact at the event. As anticipation builds, many are eager to see how this film will perform in the future.
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(UPDATED September 16, 2026 10:41 UTC)
Spain has officially selected "La Bola Negra" as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards, which will take place in 2027. Directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, the film explores LGBT heritage and pays tribute to a murdered Spanish poet, standing out among a shortlist considered one of the strongest in Spanish history. Other notable films that were in contention include "The Beloved," featuring Javier Bardem, and "Sundays," which has won prestigious Goya and San Sebastián awards.