Netflix Pulls La Bola Negra From Over 100 Theaters
The Spanish-language film from Los Javis was acquired by Netflix out of the Cannes Film Festival and had played in European cinemas.
Netflix has pulled its awards contender La Bola Negra from more than 100 theaters, according to collider.com. The Spanish-language film, directed by Los Javis, had been playing in cinemas in European markets ahead of its streaming debut.
The film was acquired by Netflix out of the Cannes Film Festival. La Bola Negra follows three queer men across three time periods.
The theatrical run in Europe preceded the movie's planned arrival on the streaming service. Netflix has not given a reason for removing the title from the screens involved.
Awards push on streaming
The move comes as Netflix continues to seek major awards recognition for its films. In 2018, its release Roma was nominated for 10 Oscars but lost Best Picture to Green Book. Apple TV's CODA later beat Netflix to the Best Picture Oscar, and Emilia Pérez lost momentum in its own awards campaign.
Quick answers
What is La Bola Negra about?
The film follows three queer men across three time periods.
Who directed La Bola Negra?
Spanish filmmaker duo Los Javis directed the film.
Where did Netflix get La Bola Negra?
Netflix acquired the film out of the Cannes Film Festival.