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Queer Spanish film La Bola Negra stands ovation at Cannes

Published 22 May 2026

A new Spanish film exploring queer lives across decades of history received an extended standing ovation following its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday. "La Bola Negra" (The Black Ball), directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, is competing for the festival's top prize, the Palme d'Or.

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