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“La Bola Negra” continues to take the world and audiences by storm. Starting next month, fans can step inside the world of the film.
The immersive exhibition celebrating Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s film, “Love
Leaves A Legacy: Creating La Bola Negra,” opens at NYA Studios East in Hollywood and is presented by Netflix and KCRW.
The exhibition runs from Dec. 4-6 and will celebrate Calvo and Ambrossi’s bold cinematic vision and the artistry behind the film. The works of cinematographer Gris Jordana, editor Alberto Gutiérrez, composer Raül Refree, costume designer Ana López Cobos, hair designer Pablo Morillas, makeup designer Mariló Osuna and production designer Roger Bellés will all feature.
Original costumes, props, production artwork and behind-the-scenes photography exploring the film’s striking visual world will be showcased. To highlight the enduring influence of Federico García Lorca, the exhibit will also include rare books curated by the firm Peter Harrington.
“La Bola Negra” follows Carlos González, a late-2010s historian tasked with connecting the pieces between a gay-themed Federico García Lorca play he inherits and the two other plot threads, including a narrative about the tender, illicit relationship between two soldiers on opposing sides of the Spanish Civil War (Guitarricadelafuente and Miguel Bernardeau). The queer historical drama is inspired by the unfinished final work of Spanish poet and playwright Federico García Lorca and a play by Alberto Conejero.
Since its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received a 16-minute standing ovation and Best Director Award, “La Bola Negra” has received widespread praise. It took home the audience award at the2026 BFI London Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival audience prize and will receive the Gotham Vanguard Tribute award at this year’s Gotham Film Awards on Nov. 30. Guitarricadelafuente also received the Discovery Award at this year’s SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Composer Raul Refree was also honored with Variety’s 10 Artisans to Watchat this year’s SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Refree is also being honored with the composer award at this year’s Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards presented by Variety. The film will be Spain’s official submission for best international feature at the 2027 Academy Awards.
Public access is available by reservation on Dec. 5 and 6. Reservations can be made via Eventbrite.
