‘La Bola Negra’: Before Netflix’s Gay Epic Became an Oscar Frontrunner, It Had to Survive the Breakup of Its Directors

Javier Ambrossi & Javier Calvo reveal the real reason they broke up while filming La Bola Negra

Despite rumors, the filmmakers known as "Los Javis" reveal they'll keep working working together post-split.

‘La Bola Negra’: Before Netflix’s Gay Epic Became an Oscar Frontrunner, It Had to Survive the Breakup of Its Directors

"Los Javis" are still creating films together, even after their 13-year romance died. "There's a political statement behind creating a big, bold, gay, period, epic drama," Javier Ambrossi told IndieWire.

Why "Fjord," "La Bola Negra," "All Of A Sudden" "Fatherland," "Minotaur," And More Oscar-Poised Cannes Winners Still Have Something To Prove

“Fjord,” “La Bola Negra,” “All of a Sudden,” “Minotaur,” “Fatherland” and “Coward” all won big prizes at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, with Cristian Mungiu taking home his second Palme d’Or, extending NEON’s streak that, for many years, has successfully crossed over into the Oscar race. But despite the Academy’s votership becoming increasingly international, these […]